Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe
Deliciously creamy and packed with flavor, this Tomato Garlic Rigatoni is the perfect family-friendly meal. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and dried basil; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting any meat ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni, Pasta Recipe, Family-Friendly