Description
A quick and easy vegetarian pasta dish featuring a rich, creamy sauce bursting with sun-dried tomato and garlic flavors. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something delicious and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (like fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, you can try using full-fat coconut milk or a cashew cream instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the sauce.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the level of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 600-700
- Sugar: Approx. 5-7g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-600mg
- Fat: Approx. 35-45g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50-60g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-5g
- Protein: Approx. 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80-100mg