Buttered Parmesan Spaghetti
Glossy noodles tossed with melted butter and a snowfall of Parmesan, the simple dinner every kid asks for by name.
15minutes
4servings
450calories
14gprotein
$0.90per serving
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Boil the spaghetti in generously salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.
- 2
Scoop out 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the noodles.
- 3
Return the pot to low heat, melt the butter, and add the spaghetti with a splash of pasta water.
- 4
Sprinkle in the Parmesan a little at a time, tossing constantly so it melts into a light glossy sauce.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, adding more pasta water if the noodles look dry, and serve immediately.
