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Bowl of creamy penne pasta topped with chopped parsley and black pepper, a perfect Easter pasta recipes dish.

Easter Pasta

A simple pasta dish perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta such as penne or fusilli
  • 4 qt water
  • 1 tbsp salt
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Season with black pepper.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, add cooked pancetta or peas to the sauce.

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