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The 3-Ingredient, 20-Minute Pasta I Learned How to Make in Rome

Name: The 3-Ingredient, 20-Minute Pasta I Learned How to Make in Rome
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Salt, to taste; 1 pound dried fettuccine; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature; 2 cups (4 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided; Freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional

This 3-ingredient fettuccine al burro recipe uses Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter, and pasta water for a creamy Italian classic that’s ready in 25 minutes.

25 min total 5 min prep 20 min cook 6 312 cal

Ingredients

6 serv.

Salt, to taste
1 pound dried fettuccine
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 cups (4 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
Freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional

Instructions

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1 Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat (the water should taste like the sea). Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
2 Drain the pasta and return the hot noodles to the pot, off the heat. Add the butter, 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water directly on top of the pasta. Using tongs, toss the pasta vigorously and continuously until the sauce is well combined and emulsified, about 1 minute. The butter will melt, the cheese will begin to melt, and the starch in the pasta water will help everything come together into a smooth, glossy sauce. Add the remaining cheese and toss again until fully incorporated. If needed, add more pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to loosen the sauce, tossing well until incorporated.
3 Taste and season with more salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately, ideally in pre-warmed bowls. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave with a splash of water, or in a pan over low heat to loosen the sauce. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!