Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish perfect for late summer, featuring fresh ingredients and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Late-Summer Cream Sauce Pasta, creamy pasta, summer pasta dish, Italian pasta recipe