4 steps. Done.
- Boil the pasta until soft.
- Drain it.
- Add butter while it is hot.
- Add grated cheese and mix.
- Eat warm.
Why this works:
It is comforting, predictable, and hard to mess up, which matters when your brain is tired.
- Use short pasta shapes if they feel easier.
- Save a little pasta water if you want it smoother.
- This is a good low-thinking fallback meal.
- Add black pepper.
- Add frozen peas near the end if you want more bulk.
- Use olive oil instead of butter.
- Add extra cheese if that helps you actually eat it.
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