The fresh flavor of the parsley takes this dish to the next level.
There are few dishes as simple and comforting as pasta with butter and cheese. It’s a great option when you’re coping with digestive problems. If you’re having trouble swallowing, try a small-shaped pasta, such as pastina or macaroni.
Ingredients
16 ounces fettuccine or egg noodles
½ cup butter
⅓ cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese (or ⅓ cup cottage cheese)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse fresh produce under warm running water for 20 seconds. Scrub to remove excess dirt, then set aside.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to pot.
- Add butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
Yield
Serves 8
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories
- 270 calories
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Fat
- 7g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 8g
- Sodium
- 85mg
- Sugar
- 3g
