Easy 3-Ingredient Pasta
Creamy, cheesy pasta made with three dependable staples and one pot - an uncomplicated dinner for busy evenings.
Prep: 2 minsCook: 8 minsTotal: 10 minsYield: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 0.44 lb pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Boil the pasta. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve pasta water. Before draining, scoop out about 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta.
- Melt the butter. Return the pot to low heat and gently melt the butter without browning it.
- Build the sauce. Return the pasta to the pot. Add the Parmesan and toss continuously, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.
- Season and serve. Taste, season if needed, and serve immediately. Black pepper, parsley, or extra Parmesan can be added at the table.