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Spicy Calabrian Chili Alfredo Sauce with Trottole Pasta

Spicy Calabrian Chili Alfredo Sauce with Trottole Pasta

This Spicy Calabrian Chili Alfredo Sauce with Trottole Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines Alfredo sauce with a spicy kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Crushed Calabrian chili pepper paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • to taste teaspoon Kosher salt
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Trottole pasta or any pasta of choice
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Combine the heavy cream by pouring it into the pan and stir gently.
  4. Mix in the Italian seasoning, crushed Calabrian chili pepper paste, ground black pepper, and Kosher salt.
  5. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and stir until melted.
  7. Boil the trottole pasta according to package instructions.
  8. Toss the cooked trottole pasta with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure garlic is not browned to avoid bitterness. Use high-quality heavy cream for the best texture.

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