WW Pasta with Butter
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WW Pasta with Butter is a simple yet comforting dish made by tossing whole wheat pasta with melted butter. It serves as a hearty carbohydrate source, ideal for providing energy.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals and senior nutrition programs.
Popular Home Recipes for WW Pasta with Butter
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of WW Pasta with Butter shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Whole Wheat Pasta with Butter is a simple and comforting dish perfect for a quick, wholesome meal that provides sustained energy.
Ingredients
- •12 oz whole wheat pasta
- •4 tbsp unsalted butter
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- •1 clove garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2Add whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and add pasta to the skillet.
- 6Toss the pasta with the butter and garlic, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat the pasta.
- 7Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- 8Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or milk.
- Substitute fresh basil for parsley for a different flavor.
- Add cooked vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.