Creamy Rotini with Black Pepper
A delightful and creamy pasta dish combining rotini with butter, Parmesan, and freshly cracked black pepper, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 ounces Rotini pasta Cook according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons Butter Melted in the pan
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
- to taste Freshly cracked black pepper Adjust according to preference
- to taste Salt For seasoning the pasta water and dish
- as needed Pasta water Reserved for making the sauce creamy
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Combine
- Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss with the melted butter.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Serve
- Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water or butter to loosen the sauce.