Macaronada

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to the boil with salt and oil.
2. 2
   Keep water boiling briskly and put in a handful of pasta at a time.
3. 3
   Push into the water slowly as the strands soften and curl around the sides of the pan.
4. 4
   Stir well as each lot is added, then boil briskly, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Cook until just tender - test by biting a piece.
6. 6
   Drain well in a colander and return to pan in which it was cooked.
7. 7
   Melt butter and heat to a deep golden brown -- do not burn.
8. 8
   Pour over pasta, add grated cheese and toss well to coat strands.
9. 9
   Serve extra grated cheese in a bowl.