Turmeric Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound spaghetti

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • 2 cups lightly packed freshly grated Parmesan (about 4 ounces), plus more for serving

  • 4tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or chives

30 Minutes door to door

PREPARATION:

  • Step 1

    Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain.

  • Step 2

    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.

  • Step 3

    Whisk in the 2 cups Parmesan, then add the cooked spaghetti and all of the reserved pasta cooking liquid and toss to coat. Serve with chopped parsley and more Parmesan.