Eating Pasta , AKA "Please Try This At Home"

This isn't a recipe so much as it is an idea for what to make in a hurry. But it is one of the fastest ways to get a delicious meal when your tired of the same old thing.

you need:

long-cut pasta (such as linguine or spaghetti)
butter (margarine will do in a pinch)
anchovy paste or tinned anchovies (don't you dare say "Yuck", it doesn't taste like fish at all, but it imparts a gorgeous depth of flavor, I promise!)
Parmesan

optional: parsley, capers, fresh lemon

To Make:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil, add your pasta

2. While waiting for step one to complete, get out a saucepan and gently melt some butter. Use a few tbsp for one person, 1/2-1 whole stick for several people.

3. Squeeze in just enough anchovy paste for saltiness and flavor. If using tinned anchovies, start with one and take it from there. Stir to amalgamate the flavors.

4. Drizzle this velvety mixture over your already plated pasta. Top with Parmesan.

NOW, if you really want to make this dish _SEXY_ , add one or more of the following:

1. finely chopped parsley (chefs call it "chiffonade")

2. a sprinkle of capers (brined will do but the cured in salt kind taste better)

3. A squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice (don't used bottled, you'll regret it)

***** This pasta is the cure for bored palates!

Notes: keep tinned anchovy in your pantry as well as capers. You can make this supper anytime you want to without having to run to the store for ingredients.