Description
A romantic pasta dish perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, then mix well.
- Toss in cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: romantic pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta, Italian recipe