Sun-Dried Tomato & Mushroom Pasta in Garlic Basil Cream Sauce
Sun-Dried Tomato & Mushroom Pasta in Garlic Basil Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and earthy mushrooms with a luxuriously creamy garlic basil sauce. This quick yet sophisticated meal transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting dinner at home. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh basil, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg