Easy Buttered Noodles

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and salt well (at least 1 teaspoon of salt).

Step 2

Add pasta and bring back to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high (high enough to maintain a boil but not boil over). Cook, stirring often, until pasta is al dente (or to desired tenderness).

Step 3

Turn off heat and reserve 1 cup pasta water.

Step 4

Drain remaining water.

Step 5

To the pot with the pasta, add the butter, a small splash of reserved pasta water, Parmesan and parsley. Stir until butter is melted, adding additional pasta water so that the sauce comes together and coats the noodles. Season with salt if necessary and freshly cracked black pepper.