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Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe

We love this delicious creamy pasta salad. It's the perfect side dish to compliment any meal.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Side Dish, Easy Side dish recipe, parmesan pasta, pasta side dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 559kcal

Equipment

  • Stock Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rigatoni pasta 1 package
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • ¾ cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1½ cups fresh shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 teaspoons dried parsley

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a stock pot according to package directions.
  • In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add in minced garlic and flour. Cook and whisk until it's combined and starts to thicken.
  • Add in cream, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens up. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly as it thickens.
  • Remove pan from heat and add in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. The cheese will begin to melt, so stir until all combined well.
  • Drain the cooked pasta. Add the cheese mixture to the hot pasta.
  • Stir until mixed together well.
  • Sprinkle with additional cheese and parsley for serving.

Notes

  • You can use any type of pasta you have on hand for this recipe.
     
     

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg