Description
A cozy weeknight pasta dish featuring creamy sauce and vibrant cherry tomatoes, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook your 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 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften and begin to burst.
- Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine into a rich sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat it thoroughly in the luscious sauce.
- Remove from heat and mix in fresh basil, allowing the herb’s aroma to infuse the dish.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
Notes
This pasta can be prepared ahead of time. Reheat gently and add a splash of cream to freshen it up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg