PASTA WITH BUTTER AND PARMESEAN Serves 4. 1 lb pasta, linguine or spaghetti 2 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese (1c) 4 tbs butter, cut into pieces pepper to taste Cook the pasta in salted water. When the pasta is done, drain well and return to pot. Add the butter and Parmesan and mix well. Pepper to taste and serve immediately.