Aperol-Garnished Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Light, creamy pasta with a subtle Aperol twist, balancing bitterness and brightness in every bite. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pasta, milk, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp Aperol
1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add Aperol and stir until fragrant. Gradually whisk in milk, then stir in parmesan until smooth. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water, tossing until coated. Season with salt and pepper.