Ingredients for - Rich Pasta for the Poor Kitchen

1. Dry spaghetti 1 (8 ounce) package
2. Butter 8 tablespoons
3. Minced garlic 2 tablespoons
4. Chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon
5. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon
6. Cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional) 1 pinch
7. Grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Rich Pasta for the Poor Kitchen

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter with garlic very slowly to avoid burning the garlic. Season with parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

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 has absorbed some of the butter. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.