Pasta W/ Butter Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring about 2 liters of water to a rolling boil.
2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
3
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve a small cup of pasta water for later use.

5
Melt Butter
In the same pot used for the pasta, lower the heat to medium. Add 100 grams of unsalted butter and let it melt gently.
6
Sauté Garlic
While the butter is melting, mince 2 cloves of garlic. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
7
Add Pasta
Add the drained pasta back into the pot with the butter and garlic mixture. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
8
Season
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and add it to the pasta. Season with black pepper to taste. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
9
Serve
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.