Rich Pasta for the Poor Kitchen

A quick, simple buttered noodles dish. Pasta is tossed with butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A wonderful recipe to make when you don't feel like making a trip to the grocery store. I used what I had on hand and it worked like a charm. Add summer vine-ripened tomatoes for an extra dash of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (6 ounce) package dry spaghetti
• 1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter with garlic very slowly to avoid burning the garlic. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and parsley. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste.

Step 3

Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well coated with butter. Increase heat to medium, and cook until pasta is heated through and has absorbed some of the butter. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.