Pasta al Burro con Formaggino: Pasta with Butter and Cheese

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne rigate pasta
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons formaggino (Italian cream cheese)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt

Preparation

Step 1

Salt a pot of boiling water, and cook the penne according to instructions on the package. Drain the penne, reserving some pasta water. Pour the pasta into a mixing bowl, along with some pasta water. Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, formaggino, and butter. Allow the hot pasta to melt all the ingredients. Mix well and serve immediately