Rotini With Butter Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Make Rotini With Butter Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
2
Cook the Rotini
Add the rotini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.

4
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
5
Sauté the Garlic
Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6
Season the Sauce
Stir in salt and black pepper into the butter sauce.
7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained rotini to the skillet with the butter sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
8
Finish with Cheese and Parsley
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Toss again to combine and serve immediately.