Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or elbow macaroni)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of starchy cooking water.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Add butter, salt, and pepper, stirring gently until melted.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until you achieve a silky sauce that clings to the noodles.
- If desired, mix in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg