Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta (Printable Recipe)
Creamy pasta with garlic and tomato in under 30 minutes. Rich, flavorful, and veggie-filled comfort in every bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta Base
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8 oz rigatoni pasta
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
→ Liquids & Oils
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/3 cup dry white wine
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp water (for flour slurry)
→ Sauce & Seasoning
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp white sugar
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp chili flakes
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
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Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Finely chop the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and a pinch of salt, sauté for 5 minutes until golden.
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Add cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened.
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Pour in white wine and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste.
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Stir in the heavy cream. Whisk flour with water to make slurry and slowly incorporate into the sauce.
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Mix in chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and cover for flavors to meld.
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Plate pasta and garnish with grated Parmesan, extra parsley, and black pepper as desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Cook pasta al dente to prevent overcooking during final simmer.
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Add flour slurry gradually to avoid clumps and achieve smooth texture.
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Use fresh garlic and ripe tomatoes for best flavor.