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A bowl of Midnight Pasta Recipe tossed with melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley, with a fork twirling some noodles in a green bowl.

Midnight Pasta Recipe

A quick, creamy, and savory pasta perfect for late-night cravings when you want something indulgent yet simple.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Italian
Calories: 401
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz angel hair pasta dry, for 2 servings
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter cold, cut into thirds
  • ½ tablespoon Kewpie mayonnaise Japanese mayo, creamy texture
  • 1-2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated, for finishing
  • Salt to taste for pasta water and final seasoning
  • Pepper to taste freshly ground, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Medium-sized pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Strainer For draining pasta
  • 1 Wooden spoon or rubber spatula For stirring and emulsifying butter

Method
 

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil and add about 1 tablespoon of salt.
  2. Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water, stirring immediately to prevent sticking. Cook until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta, reserving about ¾ cup of the cooking water.
  4. Return the drained pasta to the pot over very low or no heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cold butter and stir continuously to emulsify the butter into a glossy coating.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise until evenly combined.
  6. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add small amounts of the reserved pasta water until it is glossy and saucy.
  7. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter and stir vigorously to fully emulsify.
  8. Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir once more until creamy and combined.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished optionally with extra Parmesan or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 549IUCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This midnight pasta is creamy, glossy, and indulgent, yet so simple. Perfect for when cravings strike late at night, with minimal ingredients and maximum comfort.

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