Step 1: Cook pasta in heavily salted water reserve 1 cup water before draining

Step 2: While pasta cooks melt butter in large pan over medium low heat

Step 3: Add garlic cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently until fragrant and golden — don't let it burn

Step 4: Add drained pasta to pan with garlic butter

Step 5: Add splash of pasta water toss to combine

Step 6: Add parmesan handful at a time tossing constantly adding more pasta water as needed until sauce is silky and coats every strand

Step 7: Season generously with salt and pepper

Step 8: Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top