Creamy Cherry Tomato Sauce Pasta

Name: Creamy Cherry Tomato Sauce Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200-250 grams Rigatoni (or any preferred pasta); 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved or left whole); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (plus more for drizzling); 2-3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

This recipe delivers a delicious and easy-to-make creamy cherry tomato pasta sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying homemade meal. The sauce comes together in minutes with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, and heavy cream, all tossed with your favorite pasta, such as rigatoni.

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Sautéing Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

18g

Protein

65g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Creamy Tomato Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 3

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Mixed with Sauce

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst.
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Use a pan large enough to allow the tomatoes to cook evenly. You can gently press the tomatoes with the back of a spoon to help them burst.
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Once the tomatoes have softened, gently mash some of them in the pan to release more juice. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
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Once the tomatoes have softened, gently mash some of them in the pan to release more juice. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
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Mashing some tomatoes helps create a thicker sauce. Cooking the tomato paste briefly helps remove its raw taste.
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Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the tomato mixture. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the tomato mixture. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The sauce should be creamy but not too thick.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cooking pasta al dente ensures it holds up well when mixed with the sauce. Reserved pasta water can be used to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
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Add the cooked and drained rigatoni directly into the pan with the creamy tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Add the cooked and drained rigatoni directly into the pan with the creamy tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Ensure every piece of pasta is coated for maximum flavor.
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Serve immediately in bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, if desired. Enjoy your homemade creamy cherry tomato pasta!
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Serve immediately in bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, if desired. Enjoy your homemade creamy cherry tomato pasta!
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A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese would also be a great addition.