Spaghetti with Butter and Parmesan

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti noodles

10 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add about 2 tablespoons of salt to the water, then stir in the spaghetti noodles.

Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

Drain the pasta in a colander—do not rinse.

Butter the noodles

While the pasta drains, return the pot to the stove and add the butter.

Let it melt completely, then return the hot spaghetti to the pot.

Toss the noodles in the melted butter until they’re evenly coated.

Add cheese and finish

Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix well until the cheese is evenly distributed and slightly melted.

Serve

Divide the buttery, cheesy spaghetti into serving bowls.

Add freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve warm.