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A bowl of Butter Parmesan Pasta topped with melted butter and grated Parmesan, served in a deep white plate.
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Butter Parmesan Pasta: The Original

Butter and Parmesan pasta is a classic Italian recipe loved by generations.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta recipe
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water.
  • Once the water is bubbling, cook the spaghetti until they’re al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer it to a deep bowl.
  • Add a generous amount of butter and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Gently toss the pasta until the butter melts and combines with the cheese, creating a simple, creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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