Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions:
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1 pound of spaghetti noodles (or your chosen pasta) and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the noodles in a colander. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup of cubed unsalted butter. Allow it to melt slowly, swirling the pan occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the butter is melted and foamy, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the garlic flavor into the butter.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the melted butter and garlic. Toss the noodles gently to coat them evenly with the butter sauce.
- Sprinkle in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss again until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed throughout the noodles.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. Stir well to mix.
- Transfer the buttered noodles to serving bowls. If desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta made from rice or quinoa.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Feel free to add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.