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Buttered Pasta with Parmesan

Silky buttered noodles tossed with sharp Parmesan — done in under 15 minutes. Serve alongside the chicken cutlet, tomato, avocado, and bread for a complete plate.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
16g
Buttered Pasta with Parmesan
comfortsimpleamericanvegetariancreamytenderweeknightpasta

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil salted water in a pot, then add pasta and cook until al dente, ~8 minutes.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

    Return pasta to the pot, add butter, and toss over low heat until melted, ~30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add parmesan and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing until silky and glossy.

  5. Step 5

    Serve hot alongside the chicken, tomato, avocado, and bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot (4-quart)
  • colander
  • wooden spoon

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