Description
How do you turn pasta night into an event? With [cheese wheel pasta], of course! Find out why it’s a hit and how to serve it like a pro
Ingredients
Scale
-
- 1 pound fettuccine or pappardelle
-
- 1 whole Parmesan cheese wheel (about 20–25 lbs)
-
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
-
- Salt, to taste
-
- Optional toppings: fried mushrooms, truffle oil, fresh parsley
Instructions
-
- Boil the Pasta : Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining
-
- Prepare the Cheese Wheel : Place the cheese wheel on a stable surface. Warm it slightly with a heat gun or by rubbing the interior with a clean cloth
-
- Toss the Pasta : Add drained pasta to the cheese wheel along with reserved pasta water and butter. Stir vigorously using tongs until the pasta is evenly coated
Notes
- Rich, indulgent flavor that’s hard to resist.
- Simple preparation with minimal ingredients.
- Impressive presentation perfect for entertaining.
- Customizable with various toppings.
- Uses high-quality Parmesan for an authentic Italian experience
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 164g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cheese wheel pasta, Italian cuisine, creamy pasta, dinner party dish, family-friendly meal