Pasta N' Butter Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 200 grams of spaghetti. Stir occasionally and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Test the pasta by tasting a strand.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander. Set aside.

4
Melt Butter
In the same pot used for the pasta, melt 100 grams of unsalted butter over medium heat.
5
Sauté Garlic
Minced 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the melted butter. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Add Pasta and Season
Add the drained spaghetti to the pot with the butter and garlic. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Season with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper to taste.

7
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.