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Creamy Tomato Rigatoni
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic.
3
Cook until the tomatoes begin to blister and soften. Smash them gently with a spoon and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
4
Stir in tomato paste and mix until well combined.
5
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
6
Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of pasta water. Toss until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
7
Serve immediately with additional Parmesan on top, if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Blister Your Cherry Tomatoes Properly 🍅Don't stir the cherry tomatoes constantly—let them sit undisturbed over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a caramelized blister, which deepens the sauce's flavor significantly.
- Use Pasta Water Like Liquid Gold 💧Reserve starchy pasta water before draining and add it gradually to adjust sauce consistency—it emulsifies the cream and oil while helping the sauce cling beautifully to the rigatoni.
- Toast Your Tomato Paste First 🔥Cook the tomato paste in olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to concentrate its flavors and eliminate the raw, tinny taste that can overpower delicate cream sauces.
- Temper the Cream to Prevent Curdling 🥛Add heavy cream slowly off the heat or into a slightly cooled sauce, stirring constantly, to prevent it from breaking when combined with the acidic tomato components.
- Finish with Freshly Grated Parmesan 🧀Add Parmesan cheese off the heat at the very end and toss quickly—pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting and create a grainy, separated texture.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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