Garlic Parmesan Pasta in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Bring the salted water to a rolling boil. Note: The water should look and taste like the sea.
2. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, which is usually 1-2 minutes less than the package says.
3. Before draining, scoop out at least 1 cup of the cloudy pasta water and set it aside.
4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Note: If the garlic turns brown, it'll taste bitter, so keep the heat low.
6. Pour 1/2 cup (120ml) of the reserved pasta water into the butter and garlic.
7. Increase heat to medium and whisk for 1 minute until the liquid looks unified and slightly thickened.
8. Toss the drained noodles into the skillet using tongs.
9. Turn off the heat completely. Note: This is the most important step to prevent cheese clumping.
10. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and black pepper, tossing rapidly until the cheese melts into a glossy coating.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.