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Bowl of creamy spaghetti pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves

Valentine's Date Night Pasta

A simple yet elegant pasta dish perfect for a romantic Valentine's dinner.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Portions: 2 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh basil for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat, using reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtéines: 15gFat: 22gLipides saturés: 8gCholéstérol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFibre: 4gSucre: 5gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgFer: 2mg

Notes

Pair with a glass of white wine for a complete romantic meal.

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