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One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish made in one pan with butter and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Butter and Cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
Broth and Seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Fresh Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the fettuccine to the skillet and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente and the liquid has reduced, about 10-12 minutes.
Finish the Dish
  1. Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding cooked chicken or sautéed vegetables.

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