5 from 10 votes
Easy Parmesan Pasta with Butter and Pepper
Easy Parmesan Pasta with Butter and Pepper features mafalde pasta tossed in melted butter, olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan with a pinch of black pepper. The sauce coats the ribbon-like mafalde noodles, balancing rich cheese flavor with a peppery bite. This straightforward pasta makes a comforting and cheesy dish suitable for a quick meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
484 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 13 oz mafalde pasta 380g, ribbons
- 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.
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Notes
- Use a spaghetti spoon to remove pasta, leaving some water to help emulsify the sauce and enhance flavor.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese coarsely, resembling large crumbs, to achieve a mix of melted and chunkier cheese for texture.
- Black pepper is essential to balance the richness of the butter and cheese with a peppery kick.
- If mafalde pasta is unavailable, use similar long ribbon pastas like tagliatelle or spaghetti.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% 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.