Semi-instant Penne And Cheese

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 ounces penne, cooked according to package directions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, according to taste
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra
• parmesan cheese, for garnish
• salt & pepper
• tabasco sauce, according to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta.
• 2 reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining, then drain and set aside, returning the pan to high heat.
• 3 melt the butter - you can let it brown a little, if you like, then add the water and the red pepper flakes.
• 4 reduce by half (about 2 minutes) and then add the cheese, stirring to melt; add the pasta and stir vigorously to coat.
• 5 taste for salt.
• 6 season accordingly with salt and pepper, add a little tabasco if desired, and garnish with a little more parmesan.