Best 10 Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipes

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring 4 qts water to boil in largepot.(in the meantime) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until just smoking. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, (5 min) Transfer to paper towel lined plate to reduce fat. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 sec. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minute.
• Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta to boiling water until just eginning to soften, 8 minute Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender and pasta become al dente (4 min).
• Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.
• Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.
• Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a stock pot according to package directions.
• In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add in minced garlic and flour. Cook and whisk until it's combined and starts to thicken.
• Add in cream, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
• Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens up. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly as it thickens.
• Remove pan from heat and add in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. The cheese will begin to melt, so stir until all combined well.
• Drain the cooked pasta. Add the cheese mixture to the hot pasta.
• Stir until mixed together well.
• Sprinkle with additional cheese and parsley for serving.

CREAMY PARMESAN BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
• Meanwhile, mix together the panko, oil, 1 cup of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pancetta to the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture and stir to combine.
• Heat the saucepan with the drippings over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and cream, whisking to avoid lumps, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and whisk in the peas, remaining 2 cups Parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with additional Parmesan before serving.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Saute vegetables in large frying pan for 5 minutes.
• Add broth.
• Cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender- crisp.
• Combine sour cream, dip, parmesan cheese, parsley and tarragon.
• Add to vegetable mixtures.
• Heat through.
• Toss with hot cooked pasta.

CREAMY TOMATO & PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook fettucine as directed
• 2. Crush and chop garlic clove finely.
• 3. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium-high, add garlic and bacon and cook until they start to brown.
• 4. Add tin of tomatoes to the frying pan and stir.
• 5. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6. Reduce to low heat and add cream.
• 7. Stir until cream is fully mixed inches.
• 8. Stir parmesan cheeses into the sauce.
• 9. Add fettucine and stir until heated through and covered with sauce.
• 10. Serve, sprinkling a little parmesan cheese over the top of each serve if you wish.

CREAMY PARMESAN PANCETTA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions and drain.
• Meanwhile, saute pancetta and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat and add cream and sage.
• Stir and pour sauce over linguini and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

CREAMY PARMESAN & GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• 1. In a pot, bring the olive oil to medium-low heat. Add the garlic and stir, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes. Mix in the butter until melted. Add the salt, pepper and chicken stock. Raise the heat to high and let it come to a boil.
• 2. Once it is at a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for as long as the box's directions say. You want it aldente'. I always do the shorter time. Reduce the stove to medium heat and mix in the parmesan until completely melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and parsley. Sprinkle with some parmesan and serve immediately. ( I heat the cream a little in the micro before adding, but do not boil)
• 3. You can add so many foods to this. I just like it plain and simple as always.

CREAMY SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH BELGIOIOSO SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a 12-14 inch skillet or saute pan. Add onions and saute until soft and glassy, but not brown. Add garlic and cook for a minute stirring constantly. Add kale and cook until it is soft but still bright green and textured, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta into a large bowl, add Mascarpone and rosemary, stir well. Stir in the kale-tomato mixture. Top with almonds and shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Meanwhile, mix bell peppers, carrots, basil and cheese in very large (4-quart) bowl. Mix dressing and milk in small bowl with wire whisk. Add dressing mixture, pasta and pea pods to bell pepper mixture; toss to coat.