Spaghetti W. Butter Sauce Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, fill with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400g of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.

4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet, melt 100g of unsalted butter over medium heat.
5
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti directly into the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
7
Finish the Sauce
Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, 50g of grated Parmesan cheese, and add black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine everything evenly.