Description
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish that is said to be so good, it will elicit a marriage proposal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marry Me Pasta, creamy pasta, Italian pasta dish