Brie Pasta
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Brie Pasta, a gourmet dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare yet bursting with luxurious flavors. This recipe combines tender strands of spaghetti (or your pasta of choice) with the velvety richness of melted brie cheese and a luscious garlic cream sauce, elevated with a hint of bright lemon zest and juice for a perfectly balanced finish. Sautéed garlic, unsalted butter, and extra virgin olive oil create the foundation of the sauce, while a touch of parmesan adds a nutty depth. Tossed to perfection and topped with fresh parsley, this elegant pasta dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with a crisp side salad or crusty bread to complete this sophisticated yet simple meal. Perfectly creamy and utterly irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 200 grams brie cheese (rind removed, cubed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 150 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 unit juice of half a lemon
- 50 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, remove the rind from the brie cheese and cut it into small cubes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
Gradually add the brie cheese cubes to the skillet, stirring gently until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to incorporate.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over the pasta.
Serve immediately, garnishing with additional grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.4 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.3 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 4545 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
