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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A delightful dish that combines the richness of creamy sauce with the fresh taste of tomatoes and garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cloves garlic Minced
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil Used for sautéing
  • 1 cup dry white grape juice Balances acidity and sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar Enhances natural sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes Provides subtle heat
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Concentrated tomato flavor
  • 2 cups heavy cream For creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon flour Thickens the sauce
  • ½ cup chopped parsley Adds freshness
  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta Cooked al dente
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Adds smoky undertone
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances garlic flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential seasonings
  • to taste freshly grated Parmesan Optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by mincing 8 garlic cloves and halving 3 cups of cherry tomatoes.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add minced garlic alongside ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Cook Tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes along with another sprinkle of salt to your pan. Sauté for about 10-15 minutes until softened and juicy.
  4. Create Sauce Base: Pour in 1 cup of dry white grape juice and let it simmer for about 5 minutes before stirring in chili flakes and tomato paste.
  5. Incorporate Cream: Introduce 2 cups of heavy cream into your mixture, stirring well to combine. Whisk together flour with water to form a slurry then add it gradually into your sauce until thickened.
  6. Add Remaining Ingredients & Finish Cooking: Stir in chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, along with salt and pepper before adding cooked rigatoni pasta directly into the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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