Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That You Can Whip Up in 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta that combines rich flavors of garlic and tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 plates

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

4 cloves Garlic minced
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
1/2 cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust for spice preference
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 cup Heavy Cream or non-dairy cream
1 tablespoon Flour for thickening

For the Pasta

12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta or other pasta shapes

For Garnishing

1/4 cup Chopped Parsley or basil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

large pan
Cutting Board
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes. Gather your workspace for convenience.
Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan, add minced garlic and sauté until golden.
Cook Tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan, sauté until softened.
Deglaze Pan: Pour in white wine, simmer to deglaze and add chili flakes and tomato paste.
Add Cream: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, then add flour slurry to thicken.
Season & Combine: Add salt, pepper, parsley, and cooked pasta; mix thoroughly.
Simmer: Cover and let pasta simmer in sauce for about 5 minutes.
Serve: Plate the pasta, garnish with Parmesan and parsley, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to preference.

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