Cheesy Parmesan Wheel Pasta
Cheesy Parmesan Wheel Pasta
ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 whole parmesan cheese wheel (about 12 oz, reserve rind)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
steps
- 1.
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2.
While the pasta cooks, carve out a large bowl in the center of the parmesan cheese wheel, leaving a thick enough wall to hold the cheese.
- 3.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the cream sauce. If needed, adjust the consistency using reserved pasta water.
- 6.
Grate the insides of the parmesan cheese wheel into the pasta, mixing until creamy and well-combined.
- 7.
Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- 8.
Serve the creamy pasta directly from the cheese wheel, garnished with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
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