Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (Penne or Fettuccine)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Fresh Basil
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute, allowing their flavor to infuse the oil.
- Pour in the Cream: Add the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow it to simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan, followed by a generous handful of fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly. If the sauce feels too thick, incorporate the reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with additional basil and Parmesan if desired. Serve warm, and enjoy the wonderful conversations that come with it!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace the Parmesan with a vegan cheese or omit it altogether. You can add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, comforting, family recipe