Simple Pasta With Parmesan

Name: Simple Pasta With Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, cooked (any type); 3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; fresh ground black pepper

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb pasta, cooked (any type)
3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1

Put pasta into a microwavable dish large enough to give you a little room for stirring and tossing.
2

Dot pasta with butter or drizzle with olive oil.
3

Sprinkle Parmesan over top. Add plenty of fresh-ground, black pepper.
4

Heat in microwave on high 3 to 5 minute at a time, stirring frequently, until thoroughly hot.
5

Serve, passing the pepper grinder at the table.
6

You can add 1-2 cups of cooked meat (chicken, turkey, and ham are all especially good), and/or 1-3 cups pre-cooked, chopped vegetables. I particularly recommend broccoli, zucchini, onions, and/or green, snap, or snow peas.