Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or egg noodles
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until al dente according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes).
- While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain the cooked noodles, allowing them to retain some moisture.
- Add the drained noodles to the skillet with melted butter, tossing gently to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg