Rich Pasta for the Poor Kitchen

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter with garlic very slowly to avoid burning garlic. Season with parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
4. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with butter. Increase the heat to medium and cook until pasta is heated through and absorbs some of the butter. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.