Easy Creamy Tomato Rigatoni (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
02 - 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
03 - 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped

→ Sauce Base

04 - 4 tablespoons of olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon of flour
06 - 2 cups of heavy cream
07 - 1 cup of dry white wine
08 - 2 tablespoons of tomato paste

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon of sugar
10 - Salt and pepper as needed
11 - 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
12 - ½ cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
14 - 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

→ For Serving

15 - Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Heat some olive oil in a pan, toss in the garlic, and let it cook until it turns golden. Then, mix in the cherry tomatoes and keep cooking for 10 to 15 minutes until they soften.
02 - Pour the wine into the pan, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the chili flakes and tomato paste, stirring everything together.
03 - Slowly pour in the heavy cream. Mix flour with a splash of water in a small bowl and add that blend to the pan, stirring to make it creamy and thick.
04 - Stir in all the seasonings and throw in your cooked rigatoni. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then rest for another 5 before serving. If you'd like, sprinkle some Parmesan on top.

# Notes:

01 - Make sure your pasta is cooked to al dente so it holds its texture.