Garlic Butter Pasta

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Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions.

Ingredients

1 lb pasta (spaghetti or linguine)

Instructions

1/2 cup unsalted butter

Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

4 cloves garlic, minced

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the garlic butter.

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the pasta seems too dry.

Salt and black pepper to taste

Stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.