Buttery Noodles Recipe

Inspired by The Lowbrow

Time25m

Serves4

With parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tsp of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Cook the Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add the fettuccine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.

4
Melt the Butter
In the same pot used for the pasta (or a separate saucepan), melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
5
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted and foamy, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring not to burn the garlic.
6
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the melted butter and garlic mixture, stirring to combine.
7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the butter sauce, tossing to coat the noodles evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.
8
Finish with Cheese and Parsley
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley until well combined.