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italian pasta recipe

How to Make Authentic Italian Pasta (Best Recipe)

Craving something quick, simple, and comforting that’s ready in just 10 minutes? This creamy Italian pasta is made the Italian way with a handful of basic ingredients—no cream, no extras, just rich, silky comfort. Perfect for busy nights, last-minute dinners, or when you want something cozy without overthinking it!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g fettuccine egg pasta
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Reserved pasta water about 1 cup
  • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously (it should taste like the sea). (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)
  2. Cook the fettuccine for about 3 minutes, until al dente. Reserve the pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add about 1 cup of the hot pasta water and let it gently emulsify with the butter.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and remove from heat.
  5. Immediately add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, a generous crack of black pepper, and toss vigorously until creamy and glossy. Add more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  7. That’s it. A silky, authentic Italian pasta made with just 3 core ingredients—no cream, no nonsense, all flavor. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)

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