Cheese Wheel Pasta

Cheese wheel pasta is more than just a dish – it’s an experience. This decadent creation, often seen in upscale Italian restaurants, transforms pasta into a tableside performance. Picture a hollowed-out wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano, warmed slightly so that its interior becomes soft and melty. Freshly cooked pasta is tossed right inside the wheel, absorbing the rich, nutty flavors of the cheese before being served piping hot. The result is a dish that’s creamy, luxurious, and unforgettable.

The allure of cheese wheel pasta lies in its combination of simplicity and extravagance. At its core, it’s pasta and cheese wheel, two ingredients that have paired beautifully for centuries. But by using the wheel itself as both a mixing bowl and flavor enhancer, the experience feels elevated. Each strand of spaghetti or fettuccine gets coated with melted cheese, creating a velvety texture and deep umami taste that can’t be replicated by simply sprinkling cheese on top.

This style of pasta has roots in Italian culinary traditions, where cheese wheels were prized not just for their flavor but also for their versatility. Today, it has become a popular tableside service in high-end restaurants, especially when paired with showstopping sauces like truffle cream, carbonara, or even a splash of brandy or whiskey that’s flambéed inside the wheel before mixing. The theatrics add to the appeal, making it a dish that delights both the palate and the eyes.

Cheese wheel pasta isn’t only about indulgence, it’s about celebrating the art of Italian cooking. The cheeses used are aged to perfection, offering complex flavors that shine when melted into fresh pasta. Whether finished with a drizzle of olive oil, shaved truffle, or a grind of black pepper, the result is pure comfort with a touch of sophistication.

Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dining experience, cheese wheel pasta is the kind of dish that turns a meal into a memory. Rich, creamy, and undeniably dramatic, it’s proof that sometimes the simplest ingredients, when treated with artistry, create the most extraordinary results.

Cheese Wheel Pasta

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Cheese Wheel Pasta is a luxurious and creamy dish where hot pasta is tossed in a wheel of cheese, resulting in a rich, flavorful coating that perfectly complements the noodles. Perfect for a gourmet dining experience.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 100 grams spaghetti or pasta of choice
• 1 wheel Parmesan cheese hollowed out
• 50 grams butter unsalted
• 50 ml cream heavy
• to taste salt for pasta water
• to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese wheel by shaving off some cheese from the center to create a small cavity if needed.
• In a pan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the cream and heat through.
• Once the pasta is done, drain and reserve some pasta water.
• Immediately transfer the hot pasta into the cheese wheel and toss to coat, adding cream and butter mixture as needed.
• If the pasta is too thick, loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper and additional cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 10mg

Calories: 600kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: food, gourmet, pasta

Cooking Method: Boiled

Diet: Keto

Time: <30 Min

Level: Easy

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