🍝 Buttered Noodles

🍝 Buttered Noodles

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta (egg noodles, spaghetti, or your choice)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

• Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.

2. Drain and reserve:
   Drain the pasta, reserving about ¼ cup of pasta water.

3. Butter the noodles:
   In the same pot (or a clean skillet), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the drained noodles and toss to coat evenly. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to help the butter cling to the noodles.

4. Season:
   Season with salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. For extra flavor, sprinkle in chopped parsley or a pinch of garlic powder.

5. Serve:
   Serve hot as a side dish or light main course