Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for pasta with potato cream and parmesan:
Ingredients:
- 400g (14 oz) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne work well)
- 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions:
- Cook the Potatoes:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the cubed potatoes and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the Potato Cream:
- Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the potatoes into a smooth mixture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Pasta:
- While preparing the sauce, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the potato cream sauce.
- Toss to combine, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Divide the pasta among serving plates.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Enjoy your creamy and comforting pasta with potato cream and Parmesan!
