Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta (Printer-Friendly)

Pasta in rich tomato-garlic cream, accented by fresh herbs, Parmesan, and a hint of spice.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Base Components

01 - 8 garlic cloves, minced
02 - 3 cups (450 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil
04 - 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
05 - 2 tablespoons (32 g) tomato paste
06 - 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
07 - 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
08 - 8 ounces (225 g) rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente

→ Seasonings & Aromatics

09 - 1 teaspoon white sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Fresh Garnishes

14 - 0.5 cup (15 g) chopped parsley
15 - Freshly grated Parmesan, optional, for serving

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Finely mince the garlic cloves and halve the cherry tomatoes using a sharp knife.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and 0.5 teaspoon salt; sauté for approximately 5 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
03 - Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and another 0.5 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and start to release their juices.
04 - Pour in the dry white wine and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chili flakes and tomato paste, mixing thoroughly to blend flavors.
05 - Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. In a small bowl, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons of water to make a smooth slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
06 - Add chopped parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Gently fold in the cooked rigatoni, keeping the pasta al dente.
07 - Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes over low heat. Remove the pan from heat, cover with a lid, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra chopped parsley, freshly grated Parmesan, and a final touch of black pepper.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For best results, use high-quality olive oil and ripe cherry tomatoes for intense flavor.

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