Simple Pasta With Parmesan

Put pasta into a microwavable dish large enough to give you a little room for stirring and tossing.

Dot pasta with butter or drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle Parmesan over top. Add plenty of fresh-ground, black pepper.

Heat in microwave on high 3 to 5 minute at a time, stirring frequently, until thoroughly hot.

Serve, passing the pepper grinder at the table.

You can add 1-2 cups of cooked meat (chicken, turkey, and ham are all especially good), and/or 1-3 cups pre-cooked, chopped vegetables. I particularly recommend broccoli, zucchini, onions, and/or green, snap, or snow peas.