Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
Toss the pasta in the sauce to coat evenly.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.