Description
A rich and comforting creamy tomato garlic pasta made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add tomato sauce to the skillet and stir, then pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Cook to Perfection: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, then stir in parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss well and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Tear fresh mozzarella and mix it gently into the pasta. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with extra parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and melting texture.
- Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream or water to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, easy pasta recipe, comfort food pasta, quick dinner pasta