Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Parmesan
Fresh homemade tagliatelle pasta tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce and finished with freshly grated Parmesan for a simple yet elegant Italian dish. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 55 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, large eggs, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and crack 3 large eggs into it. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms.
- Step 2: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece out thinly with a rolling pin or pasta machine to about 1/16-inch thickness. Dust with flour and cut into 1/4-inch wide strips to form tagliatelle.
- Step 4: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 5: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 6: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats every strand.
- Step 7: Season with black pepper to taste and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Parmesan take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (45 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Parmesan?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Parmesan?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Parmesan for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Parmesan?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Cooked for my kids, they loved the garlic butter sauce.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My family devoured it.
- ★★★★☆
Slightly bland for my taste, but the texture was perfect.
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