Pasta Recipe

Time25m

Serves2

Noodles in Butter or Red Sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Prepare the Butter Sauce
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and salt.
3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter sauce. If desired, add a splash of olive oil for extra flavor.
4
Prepare the Red Sauce (Optional)
In another saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat. Season with salt and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5
Serve
Serve the pasta with the butter sauce or red sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.