Easy Butter and Parmesan Pasta for Kids

5 min prep25 min totalVegetarian

A kid-friendly, simple, and quick pasta dish that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.

Ingredients

2 servings

Contains Gluten and Dairy

Directions

  1. Mark step 1 done

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

  2. Mark step 2 done

    While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

  3. Mark step 3 done

    Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.

  4. Mark step 4 done

    Add the cooked pasta and the reserved water to the skillet with the butter. Toss well to coat.

  5. Mark step 5 done

    Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pasta and continue to toss until the cheese is melted and creates a light, creamy sauce. Serve warm.

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DifficultyEasy
LabelsItalian, Dinner, and Lunch
CreatedSeptember 1, 2026·Edited September 28, 2026