Garlic Parmesan Pasta

🧂 Ingredients

• 10 oz dry spaghetti
• Salt (and black pepper)
• 1 cup reserved pasta water ((from cooking spaghetti))
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (cut into 1 Tbsp pieces)
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
• 2 oz. parmesan, (finely shredded (I use a rasp grater/zester, 1 heaping cup))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Season with salt (I use 1 Tbsp).

2. 2

   Cook pasta to al denta according to directions listed on package.

3. 3

   Scoop out and reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti.

4. 4

   Return empty pot to medium-low heat. Melt butter.

5. 5

   Add garlic and saute until fragrant and just barely deepening in color, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. Return drained pasta to pot with butter mixture, pour in 1/2 hot pasta water and toss. Sprinkle in and toss in parmesan cheese, tossing until melted and thinning with more reserved pasta water as needed.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.