Description
A comforting and flavorful dish made with creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for another minute.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Lower heat, pour in the cream, and simmer gently until it slightly thickens. Adjust with reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Flavor It Up: Mix in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, stirring until the cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, mixing well to coat, and serve immediately. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with proteins like chicken or shrimp, or add vegetables like spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, comfort food, Italian cuisine