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🍝 Classic Spaghetti with Cheese and Basil

307 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti
• salt
• pepper (from the mill)
• 50 g butter
• 40 g freshly grated Pecorino
• 2 tbsp finely chopped basil

Instructions

1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt.
2. 2. Cook the spaghetti al dente (firm to the bite) as indicated on the package.
3. 3. Reserve half a cup of the pasta water before draining the noodles.
4. 4. Drain the spaghetti and let them drain for a short moment.
5. 5. Place the hot noodles immediately into a large bowl.
6. 6. Add butter, the reserved pasta water, and fresh basil.
7. 7. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8. Mix everything well until the ingredients are combined.
9. 9. Warm up the serving plates if possible.
10. 10. Portion the spaghetti onto the warm plates.
11. 11. Sprinkle the dish generously with grated cheese.
12. 12. Serve the pasta immediately while hot.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 307
• Protein: 9 g · Fett/Fat: 14 g · Carbs: 35 g