Description
A delightful pasta dish combining rich flavors of tomatoes and garlic with a velvety cream sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For variation, add spinach, shrimp, or use coconut milk for a vegan option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg