Easy Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta (Printer-Friendly Version)

Silky tomato garlic pasta with creamy sauce, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley. Comfort in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
06 - 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Kosher salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Dairy

13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

→ Pasta

15 - 10 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked

→ Liquids

16 - 1/3 cup dry white wine

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Finely chop the garlic cloves and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
03 - Add the halved cherry tomatoes and another pinch of salt to the pan. Sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and releasing their juices.
04 - Pour in the dry white wine and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste, combining thoroughly.
05 - Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. In a small bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually stir the flour slurry into the pan, letting the sauce thicken for 5 to 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
06 - Stir in chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cooked rigatoni pasta to the sauce, ensuring it is al dente to avoid overcooking.
07 - Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and allow to rest for 5 minutes so the flavors can meld.
08 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, extra parsley, and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Cook pasta just until al dente to maintain proper texture after simmering in the sauce.
02 - Add flour slurry gradually to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
03 - Fresh ingredients such as garlic, cherry tomatoes, and parsley offer the best flavor.

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