Noodles & Butter Recipe
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Ingredients
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Noodles & Butter
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Reserve Water
Once cooked, drain the pasta using a colander, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- 4
Melt Butter
In the same pot, over low heat, add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.
- 5
- 6
Adjust Consistency
If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- 7
Season the Dish
Sprinkle with black pepper and mix well to combine.
- 8
Add Cheese and Parsley
Remove from heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Toss until evenly distributed.
- 9