This pasta is so simple and one of my all-time favorites. It is extremely customizable so make it according to your preferences. Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS:

1 box of pasta, cooked according to the box
2 C pasta water
2 C parmesan cheese, finely grated
4-5 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper.
JF Spicy Salt, to taste

PROCESS:

Cook your pasta according to the box instructions and reserve 2 C of the pasta water. This starchy water is a crucial ingredient for this dish. Place the cooked pasta in a pan and put the stove on low to medium heat. Add 4 Tbsp of the unsalted butter, 1 C of parmesan, 1 tsp of fresh cracked black pepper and 1 C of the pasta water. Start mixing this together really well and the sauce will start forming. Depending on your preference add another 1 C of parmesan, 1 Tbsp of butter, and more pasta water. Mix well and season with a little JF Spicy Salt. Serve this immediately. Top with fresh Italian parsley and crushed red chili pepper flakes.