Mizithra Browned Butter Pasta
Indulge in the luxurious simplicity of Mizithra Browned Butter Pasta, a timeless dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen. Featuring nutty, golden-browned butter and the salty richness of Mizithra cheese, this easy pasta recipe transforms just a few ingredients into pure culinary magic. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The al dente spaghetti is perfectly coated with the velvety sauce, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. With its rich aroma and sophisticated taste, this Greek-inspired pasta will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Mizithra cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and set the pasta aside.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally and cook until the butter foams, turns golden brown, and emits a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
3. Once the butter is browned, remove it from the heat immediately to halt the cooking process.
4. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the browned butter in the saucepan. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry, stirring to coat the pasta evenly.
5. Sprinkle the grated Mizithra cheese over the pasta and toss again until well combined.
6. Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this deliciously simple dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.1 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.0 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 4088 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1771 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*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.
