Plain Pasta with Butter & Nutritional Yeast

This is the meal for when everything else feels too complicated. Plain pasta, a knob of butter, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast (which tastes like mild, savoury cheese). No sauce, no chunks, no herbs. Just soft, warm pasta with a gentle coating.

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 100g dried pasta (smooth shapes like penne or fusilli work well)
• A generous knob of butter
• 1–2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving a tiny splash of the pasta water.
2. Return the pasta to the pan. Add the butter and stir until melted.
3. Sprinkle over the nutritional yeast and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly.

Sensory profile: Soft, uniform pasta. Smooth buttery coating. Mild, slightly cheesy flavour from the nutritional yeast.

Why it's gut-friendly: Pasta provides easily digestible energy. Nutritional yeast is rich in B vitamins and can support gut health. A very simple, gentle meal.