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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a delightful comfort food dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and satisfying meal. This recipe features tender rigatoni enveloped in a luscious creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs, making it perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to gatherings with friends. The combination of cherry tomatoes and aromatic spices creates a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking just under an hour from start to finish, allowing you to serve up a gourmet dish in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup dry white apple vinegar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and salt; cook for 10-15 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in apple vinegar; simmer for 5 minutes before adding chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Pour in heavy cream; whisk together flour and water to create a slurry, then add to the sauce.
  6. Mix in parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat; allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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