Ingredients
- • 1 (16 ounce) packages dried spaghetti
- • 2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
- • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
- • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- • salt to taste
Directions
- 1
Bring a 12-quart pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups of cooking water.
- 4
Return pasta and cooking water to the pot over low heat.
- 5
Add cheese, butter, and pepper.
- 6
Stir until cheese has melted and formed a creamy sauce, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- 7
Serve with additional cheese, if desired.