Aperol Cream Pasta

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A creamy, citrus-kissed pasta dish with Aperol's bittersweet flavor balanced by butter and parmesan. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Aperol, Butter, Heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 oz Aperol and 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring until the liquid reduces by half.
  3. Step 3: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding 1/4 cup pasta water to achieve a creamy texture.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

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