QiMeal
Spaghetti with Butter and Parmesan
Spaghetti with Butter and Parmesan · ready in 17 min · 4 servings · 410 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A comforting bowl of tender spaghetti coated in silky melted butter and nutty Parmesan, finished with fresh parsley for a simple yet deeply satisfying bite.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 410
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 400 gSpaghetti
- 80 gButter
- 100 gParmesan cheese
- 10 gParsley
- 10 gSalt
Equipment
stovetop, colander, large pot, mixing bowl, skillet, spatula, tongs
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti
Gather spaghetti, salt, a large pot, and colander, then cook spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. · 9 min
What to look for: pasta tender with a slight bite
- Melt butter
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fully melted and aromatic. · 3 min
What to look for: butter melted and glossy
- Toss and serve
Drain the spaghetti, then toss it with the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley, and serve hot. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated and glossy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 410 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 11 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
Spaghetti
- linguine: Cooks similarly and holds butter well.
- gluten free spaghetti: Cook carefully to avoid mushiness.
Butter
- olive oil: Use extra virgin for best flavor.
- plant based butter: Choose unsalted to control salt levels.
Parmesan cheese
- pecorino romano: Saltier and sharper in flavor.
- nutritional yeast: Adds cheesy flavor without dairy.
Parsley
- basil: Use fresh and finely chopped.
