Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring pappardelle noodles in a spicy creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Creamy Pappardelle Pasta