A quick, comforting dish your readers can make during the busy holiday season.

Ingredients

• 12 oz rigatoni

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan

• 1 cup pasta water

• Salt + pepper

• Fresh basil for topping

Steps

1. Cook pasta in salted water until just tender. Save 1 cup of the water.

2. Warm olive oil in a large pan. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 1–2 minutes.

3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.

4. Stir in cream, pasta water, and Parmesan. Mix until smooth.

5. Add pasta to the pan and toss until coated.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Top with basil and serve warm.

Tip

Swap rigatoni for any short pasta you have on hand.