No Cook Butter and Parmesan Sauce Pasta
Elevate your pasta game with this effortlessly luxurious No Cook Butter and Parmesan Sauce Pasta. This quick and easy recipe brings together tender spaghetti, rich unsalted butter, and finely grated Parmesan cheese to create a silky, restaurant-quality sauce—without even turning on the stove! The secret lies in the heat from freshly cooked pasta, which perfectly emulsifies the butter and cheese with just a splash of starchy pasta water. Laced with olive oil, a hint of pepper, and optional parsley for a fresh finish, this dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or a cozy date-night dinner. Perfectly simple yet irresistibly decadent, it’s comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 75 grams Unsalted butter
- 75 grams Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 120 ml Pasta cooking water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the butter and parmesan mixture: place the unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, and olive oil into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Before draining the pasta, reserve 120 ml of the pasta cooking water.
Immediately drain the pasta and transfer it to the bowl with the butter and parmesan mixture.
Pour in a small amount of the reserved pasta water (start with 50 ml) and toss the pasta vigorously using tongs or a fork until the butter melts, the cheese emulsifies, and the sauce becomes silky and coats the pasta. Add more reserved water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 3518 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*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.
