Marmite Pasta is something that you might wanna give a try if you are bored of spreading Marmite on toast and you love pasta.
This innovative twist on the traditional pasta combines the saltiness and rich savouriness of the Marmite (which makes for a surprisingly delightful pasta sauce) with the comfortable goodness of Spaghetti - similar to the effect that a stock cube would have had, but creamier.
Even though the combination may sound very unappealing at first, you will definitely not want to go back once you try it out. Thus, for the love of Marmite, let’s jump right in without any further delay!
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Why Does This Recipe Work?
- This dish takes less than 15 minutes to make. And even then, most of the time is taken by the pasta simmering. Thus, effectively, you spend negligible time actively cooking the recipe.
- The recipe is extremely friendly to your pockets. The base ingredients of this recipe are ones that are usually available in every household.
- Just like the name suggests, it is very easy to make. You just need to cook and drain the pasta and stir the ingredients in.
- The recipe is highly customizable. There are a bunch of other things that you can add to the pasta apart from the base ingredients.
What Is In This Easy Marmite Pasta Recipe?
Spaghetti. Spaghetti is the base ingredient of the recipe. Out of all the kinds of pasta, Spaghetti tends to distribute the sauce out more evenly (and gives you long and endless slurps of pasta dripping in Marmite).
Marmite. Marmite is the highlight of this recipe. There is no limit to how much Marmite you can add to your recipe. Put as much or as little as you like.
Butter. It will give you a very smooth sauce with a silky texture. Since the Marmite is quite salty, you may want to opt for unsalted butter.
Parmesan. Cheese is, of course, a must in pasta, is it not? Using Parmesan will impart a strong flavour and creaminess to the pasta.
Fresh parsley. A totally optional ingredient, fresh parsley will add a refreshing freshness to the pasta.
Salt and Black Pepper. Can you really imagine a dish without seasoning? Add in Salt and Black Pepper until you hit that sweet spot with your tastebuds.
How To Make Easy Marmite Pasta?
Cook spaghetti in salted boiled water for about 10 minutes or according to the packet instructions, then transfer it to a colander to drain (after reserving some water).
In a mixing bowl, mix together Spaghetti, Marmite, cheese, melted butter, salt and pepper, and reserved water (if needed) until the Spaghetti is well coated.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Top Tips!
- Avoid adding dried herbs to the pasta. They require to be cooked for a longer time for their flavours and aroma to come out. However, this recipe does not allow for such a long cooking time.
- You can reserve some pasta water and stir it into the pasta mix later to loosen the pasta up a bit and give your sauce a nice texture.
Some Variations
- You can swap out the Parmesan with mature Cheddar Cheese. This will give your dish a smoky twist and will increase the budget-friendliness of the recipe. Another cheese you can use is Gouda. Some people like to crumble some Feta on top but be warned that the pasta may turn a tad bit too salty if you decide to do this.
- Adding grilled and chopped chicken adds a lot of flavour and a bit of protein to the pasta.
- Cooked sausages and vegan chorizo make for great additions to the dish.
- You can swap out the Fresh Parsley with Fresh Chives.
- Looking to boost the nutritional value of the recipe? Throw in some roasted chopped veggies like peppers, onions, etc. Along with making the dish healthier, they will also add a fun chunky texture to it.
- Fried mushrooms are a delightful addition to the recipe.
- Wilt some spinach into the pasta at the same time as butter and cheese.
- You can use any form of pasta instead of Spaghetti for this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
- Marmite Pasta is best served freshly cooked and hot.
- Sprinkle some dried red chilly flakes on top to add a spicy kick to the recipe.
- It is impossible not to think of garlic bread when talking about pasta! Nothing better than this good ol’ default combination when looking for something to pair your Marmite Pasta up with.
- A big bowl of plain and simple green salad works surprisingly well with this recipe.
- You can also top the Marmite Pasta with boiled corn or peas.
Storage
Make Ahead of Time: Since Marmite Pasta is best served hot and fresh, avoid making the dish ahead of time.
To Store: Seal the leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It should still be good to be consumed the day after.
To Freeze: It is recommended that you do not freeze this dish. Defrosting the pasta changes its texture significantly, and that too, not in a good way.
Reheating Instructions: Put the pasta into a pan and add some water to it to loosen it up a bit. Your pasta will then be ready to be reheated.
FAQs
This is a question that has extensively been a topic of debate. However, you would want to store it in the cupboard in order to be able to use it regularly. While refrigerating the Marmite does not pose an issue for this recipe, it will make it too hard to spread on toast (the way in which it is regularly used).
No. Marmite in itself is not gluten free. You can, however, look for gluten free options available in the market, though they may be quite difficult to come across.
You can go for Vegemite, which is Australia’s very own form of Marmite.
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Easy Marmite Pasta
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Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiled water for about 10 minutes or according to the packet instructions, then transfer it to a colander to drain (after reserving some water).
- In a mixing bowl, mix together spaghetti, Marmite, cheese, melted butter, salt and pepper, and reserved water (if needed) until the spaghetti is well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Avoid adding dried herbs to the Marmite Pasta. They require to be cooked for a longer time for their flavours and aroma to come out. However, this recipe does not allow for such a long cooking time.
- You can reserve some pasta water and stir it into the pasta mix later to loosen the pasta up a bit and give your sauce a nice texture.
Some Variations
- You can swap out the Parmesan with mature Cheddar Cheese. This will give your Marmite Pasta a smoky twist and will increase the budget-friendliness of the recipe. Another cheese you can use is Gouda. Some people like to crumble some Feta on top but be warned that the pasta may turn a tad bit too salty if you decide to do this.
- Adding grilled and chopped chicken adds a lot of flavour and a bit of protein to the pasta.
- Cooked sausages and vegan chorizo make for great additions to the dish.
- You can swap out the Fresh Parsley with Fresh Chives.
- Looking to boost the nutritional value of the recipe? Throw in some roasted chopped veggies like peppers, onions, etc. Along with making the dish healthier, they will also add a fun chunky texture to it.
- Fried mushrooms are a delightful addition to the recipe.
- Wilt some spinach into the pasta at the same time as butter and cheese.
- You can use any form of pasta instead of Spaghetti for this recipe.
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Wafa
Delicious and buttery!
Clair
Super easy and quick. My mother loved it!