Name: Spaghetti with Butter, Parmesan, and Pepper
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 2 cups (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces); 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature; Freshly ground black pepper; Fresh Parmesan shavings (optional)

Ultra-rich and ready in a flash, this pasta dish just might be the ultimate comfort food.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti

2 cups (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature

Freshly ground black pepper

Fresh Parmesan shavings (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, cheese, and butter. Toss over medium heat until cheese melts and sauce coats pasta, adding more reserved cooking liquid if dry, about 3 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with Parmesan shavings, if desired, and serve.

TagsPasta Spaghetti Parmesan Cheese Dairy Starter Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Gourmet

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