Spaghetti with Butter and Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
spaghetti (dry)
450 g
butter (room temperature)
60 g
Parmesan cheese (grated)
100 g
salt
15 g
black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g
Instructions
Boil water
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Salt the water
Add salt to the boiling water.
Cook pasta
Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Reserve pasta water
Before draining, reserve 120 ml of the starchy pasta cooking water.
Drain pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Combine pasta with butter
Return the hot pasta to the pot, add butter, and toss until melted and evenly coated.
Add cheese and pasta water
Gradually add the grated Parmesan and a splash of the reserved pasta water, tossing vigorously until a silky sauce forms.
Season and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be reheated gently with a little extra butter or water to loosen the sauce.
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