Pasta with parmesan is a simple, yet delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of rich, nutty parmesan cheese and salty butter, tossed with hot pasta, is a classic for a reason. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this article will provide you with the best recipe for simple pasta with parmesan, so you can enjoy this classic dish in the comfort of your own home.
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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.
FRESH PASTA WITH PARMESAN BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the pasta: You can prepare the dough either using a stand mixer or by hand.
- Using a stand mixer: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, add the flours and mix to combine. Add the eggs and mix on medium speed until the dough come together and forms a ball. If the dough is dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Reduce the speed to low and mix until the dough is smooth, about 6 minutes. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- By hand: On a wooden table or in a bowl, create a volcano shape with the flours. Then make a large hole in the middle. Break the eggs inside of the volcano. Whip the eggs with a fork to create a uniform color (until you can't see the difference between egg yolk and egg white). Then, little by little with the tips of your fork, start to incorporate the flour, starting from the center and moving out (never break or pass beyond the volcano). If the dough is dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time. When the mixture is uniform, use your hands and knead the dough until smooth. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
- Flour the table and roll out the dough until very thin (until you can just see your hands through the dough). For pappardelle, roll the dough up into a log, lightly flouring the dough as you roll it. Slice into about 1-inch-thick slices. Unroll the slices and lay out the strips flat onto a floured sheet tray until ready to cook.
- For the sauce: When ready to cook the pasta, bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a pan, bring the vegetable stock to a simmer. Add the butter and cooked pasta. Season it with freshly milled black pepper and salt. At the very end, add the Parmigiano-Reggiano little by little, stirring it in as you go. Garnish with fresh herbs and more cheese.
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
QUICK AND EASY PARMESAN NOODLES
This is a quick easy recipe using any shape pasta, cream (or half-and-half), garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It is very satisfying and the kids love it! Can add cut up veggies or diced chicken or ham to make more of a complete meal.
Provided by MSABBYK
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and return pasta to pot.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; add cream and garlic cloves. Simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir cream sauce into bow-tie pasta; season with black pepper. Add Parmesan cheese; toss until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 90.3 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 227.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA
This pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you will want to make it part of your regular dinner routine. It is a great option for bacon lovers, and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.
Provided by SusieQ
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- While the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
- Drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
15-MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA
The secret to this quick pasta dish's success? A double hit of garlic, and a triple hit of cheese, including Parmesan, Romano and Asiago.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until tender but not browned.
- Drain pasta; return to pan. Add garlic and cheese; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
SPAGHETTI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, one pot, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring about 3 quarts water to a boil and add linguine, stirring down so the pasta is completely immersed in the water. Add salt and cook until tender, stirring strands often, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Return pasta to the kettle it was cooked in, and add butter, olive oil, basil, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese, and toss to blend. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 271 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PARMESAN FETTUCCINE
This fettuccine recipe is such a simple side dish. With just four ingredients, it's ready in no time for a taste that's sure to please the entire family. -Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Lousiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. , In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add fettuccine and stir until coated. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
ALMOST AS SIMPLE PASTA WITH PARMESAN, HERBS, AND FRESH GARLIC
Another family favorite that lends itself to easy variations -- tweak the taste to complement the day's main dish by your choice of herbs. You probably have all these ingredients handy in your pantry and refrigerator. I swear the kids would eat this every day if I'd make it that often. I can't personally vouch for freezing it, but I know that it reheats well in the microwave after being refrigerated. Cooking time is mainly cooking the pasta.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 17m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Saute garlic in butter or olive oil with herbs until garlic is soft but not browned.
- Toss with hot pasta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Herb suggestions: Italian seasoning. Fresh or dried basil. Fresh or dried Rosemary. Herbs de Provence. Fresh or dried basil and oregano in combination. Fresh or dried parsley. Fresh or dried parsley, oregano, and basil. Italian seasoning with a pinch of crushed, red pepper. Fresh chives. Fresh parsley and fresh chives.
- Tip -- Dried herbs, especially rosemary, may benefit from being re-hydrated in a tablespoon of water or white wine.
PASTA WITH BROWN BUTTER AND PARMESAN
Sometimes you just want a big bowl of pasta with butter and Parmesan. Starchy, silky and salty, it's always good - and practically foolproof. To make it a little more grown up, just take it one step further: Brown the butter. When you slide the butter into the skillet, let it cook until the milk solids turn a toasty brown. It adds a rich, nutty flavor that makes the dish a bit more sophisticated with very little extra work.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta, but don't shake it fully dry.
- In a skillet or Dutch oven large enough to hold the pasta (and preferably with a light-colored bottom so you can see the butter solids brown), melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides, the milk solids turn golden-brown and it smells nutty and toasty, 3 to 4 minutes. (Watch carefully to see that it does not burn. If it does, start over.) Remove from heat immediately.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the brown butter. Stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the pasta is glossy with sauce (you probably won't need the full 1/2 cup).
- Serve with black pepper and more Parmesan on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 751, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PARMESAN PASTA
No time to make Grandma's slow-simmered spaghetti sauce? In times like these, this easy 20-minute Parmesan Pasta is your best, most delicious bet.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package; drain. Cover to keep warm.
- Melt butter in same pan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add spaghetti; toss to coat.
- Add cheese; mix lightly. Top with tomatoes and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 14 g
PARMESAN NOODLES
You can turn plain pasta into a wonderfully delicious side dish with this simple recipe. Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and fresh parsley make noodles extra-special.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Place in a bowl. Immediately add remaining ingredients and toss well.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so be sure to use the best you can afford.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Use a generous amount of Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is what gives this dish its rich, nutty flavor. Don't be shy with it!
- Season the pasta water: Adding salt to the pasta water helps to flavor the pasta itself. Be sure to use enough salt so that the water tastes slightly salty.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, not the other way around: This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming diluted.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Simple pasta with Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both satisfying and elegant. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.
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