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Friday Night Creamy Garlic Rigatoni
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Friday Night Creamy Garlic Rigatoni

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • butter (one stick)Dairy113 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy360 ml
  • rigatoni (dried)Grains400 g
  • salt (for the pasta water and to taste)Spices15 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices3 g
  • crushed red pepperSpices1 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy60 g
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking)Other120 ml

per serving

Nutrition

766kcal

Carbs
78 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
44 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Stockpot
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Melt the butter and cook the garlic

    • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 1
  2. Add the cream and thicken

    • Pour in the heavy cream.
    • Whisk and let the sauce thicken, stirring occasionally.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the rigatoni

    • Bring salted water to a boil in a pot.
    • Cook the rigatoni until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water before draining.
    Step 3
  4. Season the sauce

    • Stir the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper into the cream sauce.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    Step 4
  5. Add Parmesan and pasta

    • Whisk the grated Parmesan into the sauce until melted.
    • Add the cooked rigatoni and toss to coat.
    • Loosen with a splash of pasta water if needed.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Plate the pasta hot and serve right away.
    Step 6