Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFish Restaurant + BarKids Pasta W/ Butter Recipe

Kids Pasta W/ Butter Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Kids Pasta W/ Butter Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-6 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, carefully drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In the same pot, over low heat, add 4 tablespoons of butter. Allow it to melt completely.

  2. 5

    Combine Pasta and Butter

    Add the drained pasta back into the pot with the melted butter. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly in the butter.

  3. 6

    Season

    Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding black pepper if desired.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Pasta

    Serve the pasta in bowls or on plates. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for added flavor.

  2. 8

    Enjoy!

    Encourage kids to mix their toppings if they like. Enjoy your simple and delicious Kids Pasta with Butter!

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