Pasta with Browned Butter and Pepper 

Total time: 30 minutes
   This was a staple in my family when I was a child. It's simple to make: brown the butter and add lots of black pepper.  Salt is optional.  It works well with just about everything, or all on it's own.

 Ingredients:

• 1 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) dried pasta  something bite-size
• 2 tbs butter
• 1/8th - 1/4 tsp black pepper   or more, but remember, it's hot
• salt - optional

 Instructions:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. 
• Return pasta pan to medium heat. 
• Add butter and sauté until it turns golden brown, being careful not to let it turn too dark or it will taste burnt. 
• When brown add as much black pepper as you like, and salt if using.  The butter will foam. 
• Add the pasta and quickly stir with a spatula to coat and heat through. 
• Remove from pan and serve.