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Brown Butter Pasta

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🍝 Savor the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter combined with a delightful cheese blend in this simple spaghetti dish.
🧈 Made with just a few ingredients, this recipe offers a quick and comforting meal perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 16 ounces of spaghetti

– 1 cup of unsalted butter

– 8 ounces of Romano cheese

– 4 ounces of Parmesan cheese

– ΒΌ cup of fresh chopped parsley

– Salt to taste

Instructions

1-Cooking the Pasta: First, cook the 16 ounces of spaghetti according to the package instructions until it’s just right al dente for the best texture. While that’s happening, prepare the star of the show: the brown butter. Slice the 1 cup of unsalted butter into tablespoons and melt it in a large skillet over medium heat.

2-Cooking the Pasta: Stir the butter often until it turns a light brown color and gives off a nutty, caramel-like aroma, which takes less than 10 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning, as this step really brings out the flavor in Brown Butter Pasta.

3-Combining and Serving: Once your spaghetti is done, drain it and place it on a serving platter or bowl. Combine the 8 ounces of Romano cheese and 4 ounces of Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pasta. Drizzle the browned butter on top and finish with the ΒΌ cup of fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

4-Combining and Serving: The dish is best served right away since the cheese doesn’t fully melt, keeping that delightful texture. For added tips, simple sage butter recipes can inspire variations to enhance your Brown Butter Pasta experience.

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Notes

🧈 Watch the butter closely while browning to prevent burning.
πŸ§€ Substitute Romano and Parmesan cheeses with Mizithra, dry ricotta, caciocavallo, or kasseri for variations.
🍝 Use leftover spaghetti in other recipes to reduce waste.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Boiling and browning
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 772
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 765 mg
  • Fat: 47 g
  • Saturated Fat: 29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 134 mg