This quick Vegemite pasta recipe is budget-friendly, easy to make, and surprisingly delicious. With just four ingredients, it’s the ultimate pantry dinner.
This might just be one of the easiest, cheapest, and most Aussie dinners you’ll ever make — and I promise it tastes better than it sounds.
This Vegemite pasta recipe was born out of one of those “what’s in the cupboard?” kind of nights, and it totally won me over. Think buttery, savoury, cheesy goodness with just a little Vegemite magic. It’s a comfort food hug in a bowl, made from pantry staples, inspired by Nigella Lawson’s Spaghetti with Marmite recipe (although I’ve never been a fan of Marmite!).
If you’re a Vegemite lover, you’re going to be obsessed. And if you’re still on the fence? This could be the thing that wins you over.
Why you’ll love this Vegemite pasta recipe
✔ It’s ready in under 15 minutes
✔ You only need a few pantry staples
✔ It’s ridiculously budget-friendly
✔ Kids (usually!) love it
✔ It’s the Aussie answer to Marmite spaghetti
✔ It makes a fun and easy dinner or lunch when you don’t know what else to cook
How to make vegemite pasta
- Cook the pasta
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until tender.
- Drain and return
Turn off the heat, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.
- Stir through the goodness
Add the butter and Vegemite straight into the pot with the spaghetti. Stir until the butter has melted and everything is well combined.
- Add cheese and serve
Plate it up and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add more if you love it cheesy (we do!).
Vegemite pasta might raise a few eyebrows, but give it a go – it’s buttery, savoury, salty perfection. It’s become one of our favourite budget-friendly, lazy-night dinners. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think!
Vegemite Pasta
Ingredients
400g Spaghetti
50g butter
1 teaspoon of Vegemite
2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan (or more if you’re into cheese!)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, and bring to the boil.
- Place the spaghetti into the pot and cook for 8 minutes. Turn off the heat. Drain water, and return the spaghetti to the pot.
- Toss in the butter and Vegemite into the pot with the spaghetti, and stir until the butter has melted.
- Serve onto plates and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
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