Alfredo e Pepe

• servings: 4 - 6 People

Ingredients

● Salt

● 1 pound any pasta you have

● 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

● 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for serving

● 1 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmesan, plus more for servin

Directions

1. Bring a large pot halfway filled with well-salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound any pasta you have and cook until al dente. Scoop out 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water, then drain.

2. Return the pot to the stove over medium. Once dry, add 8 tablespoons unsalted butter. Once melted, add 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper and stir until fragrant, just a minute. Add the pasta and 1 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmesan and toss vigorously until the cheese has melted. Add pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the noodles are coated in sauce (you won’t use all the water). Season to taste with more pepper and Parm.