Description
A creamy pasta dish filled with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, perfect for a cozy dinner or a romantic evening.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, grated
- 2 cups light cream
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes + 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3/4 box of thin linguini or another long noodle of your choice
- Reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely and blend them with their oil to make a coarse paste.
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook the noodles, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
- Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat, add garlic, crushed red pepper, dried thyme, and chicken bouillon powder, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in the light cream and heat for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Add Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh basil; stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add cooked noodles and stir to coat.
- Turn off the heat and serve, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spiciness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian