15-Minute Creamy Parmesan & Black Pepper Pasta

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions.

• 2

  Before draining, reserve at least 3/4 cup pasta water.

• 3

  Drain the pasta and immediately return it to the warm pot or transfer it to a large skillet over low heat.

• 4

  Add 1/4 cup Challenge Sea Salted Butter in a Tub and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss until the butter melts and coats the pasta.

• 5

  Add the Parmesan and black pepper. Toss vigorously until the cheese melts and a smooth, glossy, creamy sauce forms. Add more reserved pasta water a little at a time as needed, up to 3/4 cup total.

• 6

  Remove from the heat and taste. Add another scoop or two of butter if you’d like it even richer and more buttery.

• 7

  Divide among bowls and finish with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.

Note

• 1/4 cup butter is a great starting point, but you can always add more to taste.