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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the drained pasta back to the pot.
- 4
Combine and Serve
Toss the pasta with the melted butter, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
