Creamy Croatian Date Pasta
A gluten-free pasta dish featuring creamy Croatian flavors and sweet dates.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz PastaGluten-free pasta
- ●4 DatePitted
- ●2 tbsp ButterUnsalted
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp Croatian Paprika
- ●1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- ●1/4 tsp Salt
- ●1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the Croatian Paprika and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the pitted dates and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 7
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the cooked pasta.
- 9
Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce and toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!