Romantic Pasta Recipe for a Cozy Dinner Date

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. Stir in the chopped basil and toasted pine nuts.
6. Serve the pasta in bowls, drizzling with balsamic glaze and garnishing with fresh basil leaves for an elegant touch.