If you like garlic, butter, and olive oil, then you’ll love this.

1 lb. box of pasta - (we use spaghetti or angel hair)
1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil - (don’t use any other kind)
2-3 Tbsp. - or to taste - minced garlic
6 Tbsp. butter - (NOT margarine)
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 Cup Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package but before draining, reserve 1 cup of the hot cooking water - set aside. Place pasta back into pot.

While pasta is finishing cooking, in a small pot heat the oil, butter, and garlic until butter has melted.

Pour the hot oil mixture over the pasta and stir; add in the cheese and stir until well-mixed.

Add as much of the reserved hot cooking water as needed to keep pasta moist- it may not take the full cup.

Sprinkle in the parsley, and salt & pepper to taste.

Serve immediatley. This also reheats well the next day - just zap it in the microwave.

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