Buttered Spaghetti

Steps7

1. 1

   Step 1. Chop the garlic

   Chop the garlic; you can crush it instead if you prefer.

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   Step 2. Sauté the garlic

   Melt the butter in a pan with a touch of oil, add the garlic and sauté it until translucent without browning.

   Use just enough oil to keep the butter from burning.

   Olive oil
3. 3

   Step 3. Add paprika and herbs

   Add some paprika and herbs, mix again, then add some pasta water and let it reduce.

4. 4

   Step 4. Finish with lemon

   Add a squeeze of lemon juice.

   Even a small amount will do.
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   Step 5. Toss the pasta

   Toss the pasta with the sauce and add more pasta water.

   Spaghetti
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   Step 6. Grate the cheese

   Grate cheese over the pasta; Parmesan is the first choice.

   If you're on a budget, use any processed cheese slices instead.
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   Step 7. Serve on a plate

   Plate the pasta, then top with olive oil, more cheese and black pepper.

   Parmesan