You might have all the ingredients that you need without having to shop at all! This is just a great recipe to have in your repertoire for just that reason!

SHOPPING LIST

• 1/2 pound gemelli, or other short-shaped pasta (1/2 box)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
•  coarse salt
•  coarse pepper
• grated romano cheese, to taste