Categories: pasta

Ingredients

• 6 oz thin spaghetti pasta
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed, divided
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking water.

2. In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and remaining butter.

3. Reduce heat to low and add 3/4 cup Parmesan, tossing with tongs until melted.

4. Remove pan from heat; add remaining Parmesan and toss. (Add more pasta water if sauce seems dry.) Transfer pasta to bowls and serve.

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