Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  stick         butter
   1      pound         pasta -- any shape, *
     1/2  cup           slivered almonds
     1/4  cup           parmesan cheese
   2      cloves        garlic

Preparation:

* I prefer rotini or macaroni. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in small skillet. Add almonds and toast them. Add minced garlic and sauté‚together. Cook pasta according to package directions. After draining pasta, pour pasta over remaining butter. Stir until butter is melted. Add almonds and cheese. Toss and serve with salad.