Brown Butter Pasta
Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of Brown Butter Pasta—a simple yet decadent dish that elevates weeknight dinners to gourmet levels. Featuring browned butter infused with minced garlic, each strand of spaghetti is luxuriously coated in a silky, golden sauce enhanced with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. With just a hint of lemon for brightness and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color, this recipe is the perfect balance of comforting and sophisticated. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy pasta recipe is ideal for busy evenings or when you're craving an elegant meal with minimal effort. Perfectly customizable and endlessly satisfying, Brown Butter Pasta is a timeless classic you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook it while stirring gently until it begins to foam, and then turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This should take about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the browned butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the browned butter and garlic. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the butter sauce.
Gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, tossing the pasta as you go to create a silky sauce. Add enough water to achieve your desired consistency.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
If desired, stir in the lemon juice for a hint of brightness.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.2 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.4 g | 427% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 5983 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 111.4 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2688 mg | 207% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
