PASTA WITH BROWNED BUTTER & MIZITHRA CHEESE
This is an original from The Old Spaghetti Factory and has long been a favorite of mine. In fact, when I go there it's the only thing I order. I've been making it myself for at least twenty years now. Sometimes you have to shop around for the cheese, but it is well worth it--yum! Photo by: Samantha
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Pasta
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Cut the butter into tablespoon-sized pieces and place in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the butter to a slow boil--about 5 minutes.
- 2. When the butter starts to boil, stir constantly to prevent residue from sticking to bottom of pan. As the butter cooks it will start to foam and rise. Continue stirring (about 5 more minutes). Otherwise the foam could overflow and catch fire.
- 3. When the butter stops foaming and rising, cook until amber in color (about 1 to 2 minutes). It will have a pleasant caramel aroma.
- 4. Turn off the heat and remove pan from burner. Let the sediment settle to the bottom of the pan for a few minutes. Pour the brown butter through a strainer into a small bowl. Do not disturb the residue at the bottom of the pan.
- 5. The brown butter can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave as needed.
- 6. Boil the pasta according to package directions and divide into four servings. Spread 1/4 cup of mizithra over each pasta serving. Top with 1/4 cup of hot brown butter. Enjoy!
- 7. NOTE: Some people, myself included, actually like the residue from the bottom of the pan to spoon a bit over the pasta. But be careful: this makes it extra salty. If mizithra is unavailable, a blend of ricotta salata and romano may be substituted.
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Kabuubi Abdul
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The browned butter gave it a rich, nutty flavor, and the mizithra cheese added a creamy, tangy touch. The lemon zest added a nice pop of brightness. I will definitely be making this again.
Emmanuel Macharriah
[email protected]This dish was delightful! The browned butter and mizithra cheese were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of brightness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ophis Nephele
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The browned butter and mizithra cheese were a perfect combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of brightness.
sturi7
[email protected]This pasta dish is now one of my favorites! The browned butter gives it a rich, nutty flavor, and the mizithra cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch. I love the addition of the lemon zest, which adds a pop of brightness.
Md Prince Mahim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. The browned butter and mizithra cheese were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish.
chioma patience
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The browned butter gave the pasta a lovely golden color and the mizithra cheese added a creamy, tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ousmane Sanoh
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The browned butter and mizithra cheese were a perfect combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Sojib Hosen
[email protected]This pasta dish is now one of my favorites! The browned butter gives it a rich, nutty flavor, and the mizithra cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch. I love the addition of the lemon zest, which adds a pop of brightness. I will definitely be making this
Royce Kingston
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. The browned butter and mizithra cheese were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
Joe Bakeman
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The browned butter gave the pasta a lovely golden color and the mizithra cheese added a creamy, tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight m
ashraful alom388
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta dishes, but this one was amazing! The combination of the browned butter, mizithra cheese, and lemon zest was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alyjha Woods
[email protected]This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The browned butter added a rich, nutty flavor to the sauce, and the mizithra cheese was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.