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Butter Pasta

The simplest side dish for cutlets, meatballs, or sausages. The key is not to overcook it and not to rinse it.

Time
15 min
Serving
340 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $0.31
Protein
10 g
Butter Pasta

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.37 80 g
  2. 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 8 g
  3. 3 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Bring plenty of salted water to a boil (1 liter per 100 g).

  2. Cook the pasta1 for 1 minute less than the package says, then drain.

  3. Return to the pot, add the butter2, and toss to combine.

Tips

Why it works
Cook the pasta one minute less so it doesn't turn mushy. It should stay slightly firm inside.
Substitutions
Replace the butter with vegetable oil (8 g) if there's no allergy, the flavor will be more neutral. You can skip the salt if it's already in the water.
Common mistakes
Overcooked pasta sticks in clumps and looks gray. Check doneness by biting a piece.
Storing and reheating
Keeps for 2 days in the fridge, but it's better eaten right away. Reheat in a pan without water, adding 1 tsp of oil.
Serve with
Serve with fried ground meat patties or sausages, so the pasta soaks up the fat and juices.

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