Alex's Parmesan Cheese Pasta

Re-using already cooked pasta or noodles is a common practice as evidenced by various noodle transformations such as kugel and pasta salad.  In this case, my 4 year old grandson's love affair with cheese and buttered noodles led to his very simple example of refrigerator foraging. 

Ingredients

• Amounts depend on the amount of pasta you have but think 4 parts pasta to 1 part grated cheese and butter. 
• Leftover cooked pasta, any shape with texture to hold the cheese.
• Generous pat of salted butter
• Enough fresh grated parmesan cheese mixed with the hot pasta for taste.
• A bit more fresh grated parmesan cheese on top. 

Method

• Reheat pasta in boiling water or 3-5 minutes, drain completely but do not rinse. (I do this, not Alex.)
• Pour in a bowl. (I do this, not Alex.)
• Mix with butter and parmesan cheese until both are melted. (Alex does this.)
• Serve with more freshly grated parmesan. (Alex does this.)