Pasta With Butter & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Butter & Cheese Sauce
Optional Garnish
Method
Pasta
Boil pasta
Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Add the dried pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually 8–10 minutes.
Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside.
Drain the pasta using a colander and set aside while preparing the sauce.
Butter & Cheese Sauce
Make the sauce
In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquefied but not browned.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while tossing the pasta to combine.
Slowly pour in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, while continuing to toss until a creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to incorporate evenly.
Optional Garnish
Transfer the pasta to serving bowls or a large platter. Sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
