Pasta with mint and parmesan is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of the bright, herbaceous flavor of mint and the salty, nutty flavor of parmesan cheese creates a delightful balance of flavors that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very easy to make, so it is a great option for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH MINT AND PARMESAN
The pairing of pasta with mint and Parmesan is a good one. There is something about the lightly assaultive yet somehow sweet nature of mint that is unlike any other herb. Older cuisines use it occasionally, but it is rarely seen as a major player. In this dish, however, softened by butter and cheese, mint converts a basic but undeniably heavy combination into an easy yet complex pasta dish best described as refreshing. To the inevitable question, Can I use olive oil instead of butter? my answer is that you can, but you will completely change the nature of the dish; it won't be bad, but it won't be as good. Better, I think, to cut the butter back to two tablespoons. But because this sauce is cut with the pasta cooking water, the butter is spread nicely throughout, and it really isn't a huge amount per person.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. When it boils, cook pasta until it is tender but not mushy. Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Toss pasta in a warmed bowl with 2 or 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, the butter, mint and half the cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve, passing remaining Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 640, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PASTA WITH PEAS, CREAM, PARSLEY, AND MINT
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Milk/Cream Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Parmesan Mint Pea Parsley Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
- Meanwhile, bring cream to simmer in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peas and simmer just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in mint and 1/4 cup parsley. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve, passing additional Parmesan alongside.
ONE POT GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, garlic, chicken broth, milk, fettuccine, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 39m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, and top with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 9 grams
PASTA WITH MINT, BASIL AND FRESH MOZZARELLA
In this green pasta dish, basil, mint, Parmesan and garlic are blended into a smooth pesto-like sauce, then tossed with pasta, creamy mozzarella and crunchy pine nuts just before serving. Marinating the mozzarella in some of the sauce as the pasta cooks imbues the mild cheese with flavor, and allows it to start softening so it melts in contact with the pasta. Serve this hot or warm, when the cheese is supple and a little runny.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a blender or mini food processor, combine Parmesan, basil, mint, garlic, salt and chile flakes. Pulse to combine, then add oil and process until smooth, adding more oil if needed to make a smooth paste. Taste and adjust salt and chile flakes if needed.
- Transfer 2 tablespoons sauce to a small bowl and stir in mozzarella. Cover and let marinate at room temperature while boiling the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Use a mug to scoop out approximately 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
- To serve, toss pasta with sauce and marinated mozzarella, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if the mixture looks dry. (It's O.K. if the mozzarella melts slightly while you're tossing.) Top with pine nuts, torn basil and mint, black pepper, Parmesan and another drizzle of oil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SIMPLE PASTA WITH PARMESAN
Another stupidly simple side dish made from pantry staples that my family asks for over and over. The savory combination of flavors goes well with many other foods. It can be made with freshly-cooked pasta or with leftover, cooked pasta that has no sauce on it. I've included options for some variations to create not-so-simple but extremely tasty side dishes or complete, one-dish meals by adding ingredients you probably have on hand.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put pasta into a microwavable dish large enough to give you a little room for stirring and tossing.
- Dot pasta with butter or drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over top. Add plenty of fresh-ground, black pepper.
- Heat in microwave on high 3 to 5 minute at a time, stirring frequently, until thoroughly hot.
- Serve, passing the pepper grinder at the table.
- You can add 1-2 cups of cooked meat (chicken, turkey, and ham are all especially good), and/or 1-3 cups pre-cooked, chopped vegetables. I particularly recommend broccoli, zucchini, onions, and/or green, snap, or snow peas.
FETTUCCINE WITH LEMON, MINT, AND PARMESAN
The throw-everything-in-a-bowl simplicity of this light, satisfying, no-cook pasta sauce belies its complex flavors, including Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon, mint, olive oil, and red-pepper flakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Transfer pasta to a large bowl, and mix in reserved cooking liquid, cheese, lemon zest and juice, mint, oil, and red-pepper flakes, if desired. Divide among dishes, garnish with cheese, and serve immediately.
SPAGHETTI WITH MINT AND PARSLEY PESTO
Steps:
- Blend the ingredients, except the pasta, together in a blender or food processor.
- In a large pot, cook the spaghetti until al dente, drain and toss with the pesto.
GARLIC AND PARMESAN GEMELLI PASTA
This is a really delicious gemelli pasta dish which is sure to please. Should be served with a breath mint!
Provided by guynotorious
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, deep skillet. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and cut into small chunks.
- Add remaining oil, butter, and garlic to the skillet and begin cooking over low heat. Add cilantro and basil and stir to keep the mixture moving. Slowly add cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Cook, stirring often to keep the cheese from burning, for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 489.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SUMMER PASTA WITH PEAS & MINT
Low fat, but high in taste - make the most of summer's pea bounty with this light pasta dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions and, when you have just 2 mins cooking time left, throw in the peas.
- Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard together, then season with salt, if you like, and pepper. Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tbsps of the cooking water and return to the pan. Stir the reserved cooking water, olive oil mixture and mint through the pasta, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese yourself. Pre-grated cheese often contains additives and preservatives that can alter the taste and texture of the dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. This water can be used to thin out the sauce if it is too thick, or to add moisture to the pasta if it is too dry.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Pasta with mint and Parmesan is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is light and refreshing, and the combination of mint and Parmesan is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very versatile, and can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even as a salad. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasta with mint and Parmesan a try.
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