Ingredients
- 2 ounces penne
- cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- according to taste
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese
- grated
- plus extra
- parmesan cheese
- for garnish
- salt & pepper
- Tabasco sauce
- according to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining, then drain and set aside, returning the pan to high heat.
- Melt the butter - you can let it brown a little, if you like, then add the water and the red pepper flakes.
- Reduce by half (about 2 minutes) and then add the cheese, stirring to melt; add the pasta and stir vigorously to coat.
- Taste for salt.
- Season accordingly with salt and pepper, add a little Tabasco if desired, and garnish with a little more Parmesan.
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