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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe
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If you love comfort food, this Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is sure to become a favorite. Made with sweet cherry tomatoes, plenty of garlic, and a rich creamy sauce, this pasta comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s easy enough for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to serve for a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

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  • 8 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 cup dry white wine

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 cups heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative, 1:1 swap)

  • 1 tablespoon flour

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

Mince the garlic and slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Garlic

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant.

Step 3: Cook the Tomatoes

Add the cherry tomatoes and another ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

Step 4: Deglaze the Pan

Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the chili flakes and tomato paste until well combined.

Step 5: Add the Cream

Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 6: Season and Combine

Stir in the chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked rigatoni and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 7: Finish and Rest

Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for another 5 minutes so the flavors can meld.

Step 8: Serve

Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan, extra parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor

  • Cook pasta al dente so it doesn’t become mushy in the sauce

  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili flakes

  • Add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu if desired

  • Save pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much

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