Pasta with Butter and Parmesan is my absolute favorite dinner for when we have limited food in the house or when I need to get dinner on the table fast. That’s true for fettuccine alfredo, and it’s true for this buttered pasta. Was I really THAT busy? Maybe I played the martyr one time way too many. Simplify and stop making things SEEM so hard. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the brown butter. That’s why I’m adding this one to the hat: Simplify. My daughter loves this and so do I! Provence,and 3 - 4 tablespoons of Here you’ll find quick, simple and nutritious family-friendly recipes crafted with busy families in mind. So, so, so pretty! This will decrease the amount of cheese clumps you get. Set the pot over low heat. large pot of heavily salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil And most likely a few others too. I’m a cooking idiot and was hoping this would be easy enough for me, but I got confused or messed up somewhere, and my Parmesan ended up in a lump. It will still be crumbly after, so don't worry if it doesn't dissolve completely. I just have to learn to listen. I also Set the pasta aside. Even though the traditional version of cacio e pepe uses a ton of pepper that young kids might not like so much, you can use a lot less without compromising its deliciousness. WOW. Hi! I was pregnant and way too low on energy to have dinner time battles. Remove from heat immediately. Thanks – Respect!!! They are so simple and taste so good! You can add pepper to the adults' bowls at the end. When you slide the butter into the skillet, let it cook until the milk solids turn a toasty brown. Subscribe to Inspired Taste's free newsletter to receive hand-picked recipes and as a thank you for joining our community, we will send you a link to download our free eCookbook! The starch in the pasta water thickens the butter and cheese into a velvety smooth sauce that coats the noodles.”. This is soooo nicce!!! It adds a rich, nutty flavor that makes the dish a bit more sophisticated with very little extra work. I really enjoyed this meal. A good, basic recipe. We’re Adam and Joanne, the creators of Inspired Taste. Totally delicious and totally easy. The hubby and I were not keen on eating plain pasta or mac n cheese every night like she was. I totally agree! Was I supposed to stir the Parmesan and drained pasta water in, or sprinkle it on top? Add Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of cooking liquid at time as needed to moisten. 2013 was the year for me being a lame friend, family member, and hostess. Serve immediately. Read more about me→. The only problem I had was that the Parmesan kind of clumped up on me while I was mixing everything together to serve it. Subscribe to FoodieCrush and have each post plus exclusive content only for our subscribers delivered straight to your e-mail box. raspberry vinegar for acidity. Gorgeous, I’d happily eat these noodles every day of the week! Craving more life balance, less stress, and better health? Stir in herbs, taste, and adjust with additional salt. Add pasta to the sauce and toss. We add whole grains, ripe bananas and reduce the sugar. That doesn’t mean you couldn’t replace them with other pasta shapes. This recipe has lower sugar, healthier fats and adds whole grains. and so Did I! Add parmesan, butter, a 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the noodles. In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Take the pan off of the heat then cover with a lid. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ace0ddd386209af444b9e39d0252ce3e" );document.getElementById("g7a01acaf9").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Serve with more parmesan and fresh ground black pepper on top. Copyright © 2020 Tasty Oven on the Foodie Pro Theme. Remember, you can always add but you can't take away! Starchy, silky and salty, it’s always good — and practically foolproof. It’s easy that way. We are so happy you’re here. Yes, any long, thin pasta will work for this Parmesan pasta recipe. But sometimes the simplest are the most satisfying. (Watch carefully to see that it does not burn. Use this garlic-flavored butter in place of the butter called for in the recipe above. Serve with black pepper and more Parmesan on top. See our tricks for making them the best! All opinions are always my own. To make garlic buttered noodles, mince one (or more) cloves of garlic. The flavor was mild enough not to compete with the distinctive taste of the marsala, yet the classic flavors in tbe pasta could stand on their own. If this works, I’ll add cooked broccoli to add more vitamins and fiber. Your recipe brings me back…I think I need this for dinner tonight! This was very easy to make and we did like it but I would not make it again. I have made it twice in the past week. Jump to the Homemade Ketchup… It was filled with amazing opportunities and new relationships that came my way thanks to this sweet lil’ blog o’ mine.