Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the dried pasta noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.

In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter and toss to coat the noodles evenly.

Stir in a handful of grated Parmesan cheese and gradually add the reserved pasta water until a glossy sauce forms.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with any remaining melted butter, toss gently, and serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.