Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni is a comforting and indulgent pasta dish that brings the warm flavors of Italy right into your home. This easy-to-make recipe features rigatoni pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce made from fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, and heavy cream, creating a delightful symphony of taste and aroma. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy date nights, or family gatherings, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests with its vibrant colors and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping tomatoes and mincing garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add chopped tomatoes. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked rigatoni into the sauce until well coated. Serve garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg