Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs (Basil, Parsley)
- Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling your choice of pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Toss in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, allowing them to infuse their flavors into the oil for another 1–2 minutes.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Incorporate freshly grated parmesan, stirring until melted and combined.
- Combine with Pasta: Add your cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Finish with Herbs: Fold in freshly chopped herbs and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate your creamy masterpiece and enjoy immediately with extra herbs and parmesan on top.
Notes
Feel free to customize with substitutions like half-and-half or add greens like spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, family dinner, Italian cuisine