Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Mix in cooked rigatoni until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
