Description
Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that transforms any meal into a delightful experience. With its rich flavors of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and sautéed garlic, this pasta is a quick weeknight favorite. Perfectly paired with your choice of vegetables or proteins, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. In just a few simple steps, you can create a warm hug on a plate that invites laughter and shared stories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with garlic. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until you reach desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately topped with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg