Description
A creamy and colorful pasta dish, perfect for celebrating the fresh flavors of Spring with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and garlic, sautéing until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg