Description
Delectable Halloween Pasta is a festive dish that combines vibrant colors and rich flavors, perfect for celebrating Halloween with family and friends. This creamy pasta, infused with fresh garlic and parmesan, delights the taste buds while offering a spooky twist with optional red food coloring. Easy to prepare, this dish not only excites the palate but also creates joyful memories around the dinner table. Get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously whimsical meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or bowtie pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir continuously until heated through.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in red food coloring if using.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Serve garnished with chopped basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg