Easy Parmesan Pasta with Butter and Pepper
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
484 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Parmesan Pasta with Butter and Pepper
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The Ultimate Parmesan Pasta! Strong, salty and buttery cheese with perfectly cooked al dente ribbons of pasta. Ready in 15 mins!
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Ingredients
- 13 oz mafalde pasta ribbons (380g)
- 1 cups Parmesan Cheese (100g)
- 1/2 tbsp butter (knob of butter)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and boil according to packet instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, grate the parmesan with a fork to resemble large crumbs (it doesn't matter if there are some larger crumbs)
- Add the butter and olive oil to a large bowl. Once the pasta is cooked transfer it from the boiling water with a spaghetti spoon to the bowl draining off any excess water.
- Toss the pasta in the butter and olive oil until it's completely coated and the butter has melted. Leave the pasta to cool for 30 seconds to 1 minute then add the parmesan. Toss the pasta until evenly coated add a pinch of black pepper and serve.
Notes
- I like to remove the pasta with a spaghetti spoon instead of draining it so there's a little pasta water to help emulsify the sauce and add extra flavour.
- If possible grate the parmesan like I've shown in the step by step photos with a fork so it resembles coarse crumbs. I've found this recipe is 10x better when I do this just like they served it in Italy. Some of the cheese melts and some stays in little chunks giving you the ultimate cheesy hit!
- Black pepper is a must, the peppery kick cuts through the rich cheese.
- I recommend using a long pasta shape if you can't find Mafalde I'd use tagliatelle or spaghetti.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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