Worcestershire Butter Pasta

By thetipsyhousewife · thetipsyhousewife.org

Spaghetti tossed with a light Worcestershire-butter sauce, caramelized onions, and garlic, finished with Parmesan.

prepBring a large pot of water to a boil; add generous kosher salt
1 pound / 450 g spaghetti	Cook spaghetti al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water			Add drained spaghetti, toss until coated	Stir in Parmesan & pepper, toss until glossy
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil	Heat oil & butter, sauté onion 5–7 min until soft	Add garlic, cook 30 sec until fragrant	Pour Worcestershire mixture, simmer 30 sec, add pasta water
3 tablespoons / 45 g butter
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire powder or 1 tablespoon liquid Worcestershire sauce, or to taste	Whisk Worcestershire powder with hot pasta water
3 to 4 tablespoons / 45–60 ml hot pasta water
1/2 cup / 120 ml reserved pasta water for the sauce
1/2 cup / 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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