Paste cu Brânză (Romanian Pasta with Cheese)
A recipe for Paste cu Brânză (Romanian Pasta with Cheese)! Pasta is tossed with melted butter and grated telemea cheese for a quick and easy meal.
Servings 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 grams) dried medium-sized pasta such as penne, macaroni, or shells
- 2 ounces (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Telemea cheese grated, or a feta soaked in brine
- Granulated sugar for serving, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large cast iron skillet or nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the drained pasta and toss in the cheese until well combined.
- Cook the pasta for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to get some crispy edges on the pasta.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for another 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with a little sugar sprinkled over the top if desired.