Description
Rigatoni pasta embraces a luscious creamy tomato sauce crafted with fresh ingredients. Italian-inspired comfort delivers rich flavors that home cooks will savor and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rigatoni pasta
- 3 cups (450 grams) halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Sauce Base:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) tomato paste
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) chili flakes
- 1/2 cup (20 grams) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) smoked paprika
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame, gently sautéing minced garlic until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the pan, cooking for 10-15 minutes until they start to break down and release their natural juices, creating a rich base for the sauce.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, allowing it to simmer and reduce for approximately 5 minutes, concentrating the flavors.
- Incorporate chili flakes and tomato paste, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings and develop a deep, complex flavor profile.
- Gradually pour heavy cream into the sauce, creating a smooth and luxurious texture that coats the pan evenly.
- Whisk flour with a small amount of water to create a smooth slurry, then blend into the sauce to thicken and enhance the creamy consistency.
- Season the sauce with remaining herbs and spices, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor throughout.
- Fold cooked rigatoni into the sauce, gently tossing to ensure each pasta tube is completely coated with the creamy tomato mixture.
- Simmer the pasta in the sauce for 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors, then let it rest for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness and depth.
Notes
- Soften Tomatoes Gently crush cherry tomatoes while cooking to release more flavor and create a more rustic sauce texture.
- Wine Selection Choose a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the sauce’s depth without overpowering other ingredients.
- Cream Consistency Temper the heavy cream by adding it gradually and stirring continuously to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, silky sauce.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Replace regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to make the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg