Creamy Trofie Pasta with Roasted Chestnuts
A creamy Italian-inspired pasta dish loaded with roasted chestnuts and trofie pasta.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz (225g) trofie pasta
- ●1 cup (115g) fresh or frozen chestnutsroasted
- ●2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- ●1/2 cup (120g) parmesan cheese
- ●to taste salt
- ●chopped (optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Roast the chestnuts in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- 3
Cook the trofie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 4
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Add the cooked trofie pasta to the skillet and toss with the creamy sauce.
- 8
Stir in the roasted chestnuts and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.