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Easy Parmesan Pasta with Butter and Pepper

The Ultimate Parmesan Pasta! Strong, salty and buttery cheese with perfectly cooked al dente ribbons of pasta. Ready in 15 mins!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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)
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.