Butter Sauce Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Butter Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, saving about 1 cup of pasta water for later use.
Making Butter Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until it starts to bubble.
- 5
Add Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper into the skillet. Cook for another minute.
- 7
Mix with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- 8
Serve
Remove the skillet from heat, mix in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
