Parmesan Pasta

Name: Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked egg noodles; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This 20 minute Parmesan pasta recipe combines freshly grated cheese with aromatic herbs and garlic.

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 243 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

My recipe for tender noodles makes for a quick, tasty side dish that goes well with all kinds of meats. For a colorful variation, sometimes I add slightly cooked red and green peppers and a quarter cup of peas. —Denise Elder, Hanover, Ontario

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