Description
Cream Italian Pasta is a luscious dish that transports you straight to Italy with every creamy bite. Featuring tender pasta enveloped in a rich sauce of heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fragrant garlic, this recipe offers comfort and indulgence without the fuss. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste. Garnished with fresh basil, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; whisk until melted and smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce until well-coated. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg