Chef's Special Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Making Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Add Cheese and Season
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well until the cheese melts.
Combining
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
Garnishing
- 8
Serve
Plate the pasta and garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and extra Parmesan cheese as desired.
