Description
A comforting dish featuring flavorful twirls of pasta coated in a rich garlic and black pepper sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pasta Twirls (fusilli or rotini)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta twirls and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and a splash of olive oil. Once bubbling, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Gradually stir in freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to your desired spice level.
- Toss in the drained pasta twirls and mix well, ensuring the black pepper and garlic coat every piece.
- Gradually sprinkle in grated Parmesan while adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to emulsify the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional black pepper and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Feel free to use gluten-free pasta or zoodles for a lighter twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian, comfort food, family favorite, Italian cuisine