Indulgent One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta in Just 20 Minutes
Are you ready to turn your kitchen into a haven of mouthwatering aromas and smiles? Try this One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta recipe that brings the family together at the dinner table in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- to taste salt & pepper
- to taste red pepper flakes optional
- to taste fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil along with the freshly minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds, just until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden.
- Once the garlic is aromatic, add approximately 1 ½ cups of ditalini pasta to the skillet. Give it a good stir to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the garlicky oil.
- Next, pour enough chicken broth into the skillet to just cover the pasta. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste, then increase the heat to bring it to a boil.
- After the simmering time, remove the lid and gently stir the pasta. Some broth will still remain; if the pasta is not fully cooked, cover and let it sit for an additional minute or two.
- Lower the heat and stir in about a cup of heavy cream, mixing it in well. Allow the mixture to heat through for about a minute, stirring gently.
- Finally, mix in some salted butter along with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and the cheese is fully incorporated into the pasta.
Notes
- Perfect Pasta Shape: Use smaller pasta shapes like ditalini or orzo for even cooking—larger shapes may not absorb sauce well.
- Garlic Timing: Sauté garlic until fragrant, but don’t let it brown too much to avoid bitterness.
- Broth Check: Keep an eye on the broth level while simmering; too much or too little can affect the creaminess of your sauce.
- Cream for Richness: Stir in the heavy cream slowly to incorporate it evenly.
- Fresh Parmesan: Always opt for freshly grated parmesan cheese; it melts beautifully.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your pasta after adding cream and cheese; feel free to adjust salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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