Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni Pasta Recipe: Easy and Indulgent Delight
A delightful creamy tomato garlic rigatoni pasta that is both easy to make and indulgent in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in cooked rigatoni and stir until well combined.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams