Creamy Courgette Rigati: Easy Garlic & Parmesan Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring courgette, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams rigati pasta
- 2 medium courgettes, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigati pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sliced courgettes and cook until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, mixing until the pasta is fully coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with additional Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Try adding some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams