Ten Minutes to Heaven Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with "Ten Minutes to Heaven Pasta"—a creamy, flavorful dish that lives up to its name. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy pasta recipe combines tender spaghetti with a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, bursting with the sweetness of sautéed cherry tomatoes and the fresh aroma of chopped basil. Finished with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy evenings or an indulgent date night at home, this comforting pasta meal brings gourmet taste to your table in record time. Serve it with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook for 6-7 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and mix in the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and the sauce turns creamy.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Sprinkle the fresh basil over the pasta and give it one final toss.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Enjoy your Ten Minutes to Heaven Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.2 g | 341% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2631 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 953 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
