QiMeal
Poppy Seed Pasta
Poppy Seed Pasta · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
Silky fettuccine is coated in fragrant garlic butter, dotted with nutty poppy seeds, and finished with fresh parsley and savory Parmesan for a simple yet elegant pasta dish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 520
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 360 gFettuccine
- 80 gButter
- 12 gGarlic
- 20 gPoppy seeds
- 8 gSalt
- 10 gParsley, fresh
- 60 gParmesan cheese
- 4 LWater
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, grater, large pot, serving bowl, skillet, stove, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and boil pasta
Gather all ingredients and tools, then bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat and cook the fettuccine according to the package until al dente. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta tender with a slight bite
- Sauté garlic
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic, and sauté gently until soft and fragrant without browning. · 3 min
What to look for: garlic aromatic and pale
- Toss pasta
Drain the cooked fettuccine well and immediately add it to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the garlic butter. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta glossy with butter
- Season pasta
Add the poppy seeds and the salt, then toss thoroughly so the seasoning is evenly distributed through the pasta. · 1 min
What to look for: poppy seeds speckled throughout
- Garnish and serve
Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: fresh herbs and cheese on top
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 520 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| of which saturated | 13 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Fettuccine
- spaghetti: Works well with the same sauce.
Butter
- olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.
Garlic
- shallot: Finely minced and cooked gently.
Poppy seeds
- sesame seeds: Lightly toast for more flavor.
Salt
- sea salt: Adjust quantity to taste.
Parsley
- basil: Adds a sweeter herbal note.
