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Ingredients
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Noodles
Parmesan Butter Sauce
Garlic Bread
Method
Noodles
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Once boiling, add 8 oz of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 3
Melt the Butter
In the same pot used for the spaghetti, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 4
- 5
Add Spaghetti and Cheese
Return the drained spaghetti to the pot and add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 6
Season and Garnish
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Toss again to combine and serve warm.
Garlic Bread
- 7
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.
- 8
- 9
Toast the Bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
