Parmesan noodles with brown butter

• 4 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted, whichever u prefer)
• 1/2 lb (8oz) spaghetti noodles
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping) it must be grated not shredded
• 1 fresh ground pepper
• 1 optional toppings are, basil, parsley, bacon or fresh diced tomatoes, or anything you prefer

1. In a med size pot cook your pasta til al dente.
2. Meanwhile in a small heavy bottom skillet melt the butter, whisk frequently til foam starts to subside.
3. Keep stirring til butter starts to brown.
4. This takes about 10 min or so but don't walk away cuz the butter will burn!!!
5. (burnt butter isn't good!)
6. Once pasta is done take it off the heat, do not drain!
7. Using a pair of tongs add pasta into a large pasta bowl and pour butter and the 1/4c pasta water.
8. Stir well.
9. Add cheese and as much pepper as you like and turn pasta to coat.
10. Add more if the pasta water if needed.
11. Top with your favorite topping or leave as-is!
12. !

butter, noodles, parmesan cheese, ground pepper, toppings

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348056-parmesan-noodles-with-brown-butter (may not work)