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Cowboy Butter Pasta
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Cowboy Butter Pasta

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (dried, any short or long shape)Grains400 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy115 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry10 g
  • parsley (finely chopped)Produce10 g
  • chives (finely chopped)Produce5 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices1 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices1 g
  • Parmesan (finely grated)Dairy50 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

596kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
15 g
Fat
26 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then reserve a little cooking water and drain.
    Step 1
  2. Make the cowboy butter

    • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
    • Add the garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne and red pepper flakes and cook gently until fragrant.
    • Stir in the Dijon mustard and lemon juice, then take off the heat.
    Step 2
  3. Toss the pasta

    • Add the drained pasta to the cowboy butter with a splash of cooking water.
    • Toss well so every strand is coated, then fold in the Parmesan, parsley and chives.
    • Season with salt and serve hot.
    Step 3