Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring creamy tomato and garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of cherry tomatoes and another ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
- Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, mixing everything together.
- Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and stir. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this into the sauce to thicken it, cooking for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in ½ cup of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked rigatoni, ensuring it remains al dente to avoid overcooking.
- Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan, extra parsley, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the pasta is kept al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of chili flakes.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor, feel free to experiment with basil or oregano.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg