Description
A rich and indulgent creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice): Spaghetti or fettuccine
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: jarred, packed in oil
- Heavy Cream
- Garlic: minced
- Parmesan Cheese: freshly grated
- Olive Oil: extra virgin
- Fresh Herbs: Basil or parsley
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add grated parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Season: Adjust taste with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Plate and garnish with extra parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This dish can be made lighter by substituting vegetable broth for heavy cream or using coconut cream for a non-dairy option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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, family recipe, comfort food