Pasta al Burro con Formaggino: Butter and Cheese Pasta Recipe

Pasta al Burro con Formaggino: Butter and Cheese Delight

Recipe by David Rocco

Watch the step-by-step video for this recipe and discover the simple joy of this Italian classic.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4 portions
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 4): Calories 569, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 86 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 22 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 340 mg
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Preparation: 5 minutes
• Cooking: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne rigate pasta
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons formaggino (Italian cream cheese)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne rigate according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving a splash of the starchy cooking water for that perfect creamy sauce.
2. Transfer the hot pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add a splash of reserved pasta water, then stir in the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, formaggino, and butter.
3. Let the pasta's warmth gently melt the cheeses and butter into a silky, luscious sauce. Mix thoroughly until every strand is coated in cheesy goodness.
4. Serve immediately, piping hot and irresistibly creamy. Buon appetitoyour family will love this quick, comforting delight!