Pasta Recipe

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Servings: 1 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, herbaceous pasta with fresh parsley and parmesan
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Pasta Recipe

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 cups Calories: 219.8

Description

This creamy pasta dish is a quick and elegant weeknight dinner featuring a vibrant parsley cream sauce. The combination of extra-light sour cream and freshly grated parmesan creates a rich, smooth texture that coats the spaghetti beautifully. Fresh flat-leaf parsley adds a bright, herbal note that balances the richness of the cheese. It is simple to prepare with pantry staples, making it perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. The dish delivers comforting, home-style Italian flavors without the fuss of a traditional heavy cream sauce. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  4. Blend parsley, sour cream, and parmesan to create a smooth sauce.
  5. Add the parsley cream sauce to the hot pasta and toss to combine.
  6. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 219.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 27.2mg10%
Sodium 6.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26.2g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 5.8g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use fresh flat-leaf parsley for the best flavor and vibrant color.

If the sauce separates, add a splash of warm pasta water and stir vigorously to emulsify.

This dish is best served immediately. Reheating may cause the cream sauce to break.

For a richer flavor, substitute half of the sour cream with heavy cream.

Keywords: pasta, spaghetti, parsley, cream, parmesan, italian, vegetarian, quick, easy, dinner, comfort food, herb, cheese, main course, weeknight, family, simple, flavorful, fresh, sauce
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