Penne With Butter Recipe
Make Penne With Butter Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Butter Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Penne
Add 200 grams of penne pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the penne pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Butter Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In the same pot, over low heat, add 100 grams of unsalted butter and allow it to melt gently.
- 5
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne pasta back into the pot with the butter and garlic, and toss to coat.
- 7
Season Pasta
Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss again to combine.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Serve the penne with butter on plates.
- 9
Garnish
Top with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil before serving.
