serve the pasta with a simple salad dressed with vinegar and olive oil.
1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Kosher salt and black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
INGREDIENTS
1 cup half-and-half 2 cups lightly packed freshly grated Parmesan (about 4 ounces), plus more for serving 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or chives
INGREDIENTS
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain.
INSTRUCTIONS
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallot and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add turmeric and stir to toast, about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half then bring to a simmer.
Whisk in the 2 cups Parmesan, then add the cooked spaghetti and all of the reserved pasta cooking liquid and toss to coat.