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Basil Pasta
Submitted by Marie Malley on Aug 20, 2025

Delicious easy pasta dish.

Servings:
4

Complexity:   
Very Easy

Total Time:
30 Min

Ingredients:
1 pound bucatini pasta
6 tablespoons salted butter
2-3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1/2 cup pecorino cheese, freshly grated
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes, until the butter is browning and the garlic is golden and fragrant.

Cook's Notes:
Dish is best served fresh off he stove