QiMeal
Light Parmesan Pasta
Light Parmesan Pasta · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 380 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
Tender pasta coated in a smooth, lightly creamy Parmesan sauce that feels comforting without being heavy, offering a delicate balance of savory cheese and gentle richness.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 380
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 960 gSkim milk
- 30 gFlour
- 10 gChicken bouillon cubes
- 60 gParmesan cheese
- 320 gPasta
- 3 LWater
- 5 gSalt (optional)
Equipment
stand mixer, stovetop, colander, large pot, saucepan, serving bowl, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and boil pasta
Gather all ingredients and a large pot, then bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook the pasta until tender; drain well. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta is tender but not mushy
- Mix sauce base
Combine the skim milk, flour, and crumbled chicken bouillon cubes in a stand mixer and blend until smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth, lump-free mixture
- Cook cheese sauce
Pour the milk mixture into a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. · 5 min
What to look for: thick, glossy sauce
- Combine and serve
Add the hot Parmesan sauce to the drained pasta, toss to coat evenly, and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: evenly coated pasta
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 380 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
May contain: eggs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Skim milk
- low-fat milk: Works identically in the sauce.
- unsweetened soy milk: Choose unflavored for best results.
Flour
- cornstarch: Mix with cold milk before heating.
Chicken bouillon cubes
- vegetable bouillon cube: Keeps dish vegetarian-friendly.
Parmesan cheese
- pecorino romano: Saltier, use slightly less.
Pasta
- whole wheat pasta: Adds extra fiber.
