Spaghetti Factory Broccoli Browned Butter Mizithra Cheese
Elevate your pasta night with this Spaghetti Factory-inspired Broccoli Browned Butter Mizithra Cheese recipe, a delightful fusion of rich flavors and simple ingredients. Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed in nutty browned butter and paired with tender steamed broccoli for a wholesome twist. The crowning glory? A generous dusting of salty, tangy Mizithra cheese, which melts into the warm pasta, creating an irresistibly creamy finish. Quick to prepare in just under 35 minutes, this recipe caters to busy weeknights while delivering restaurant-worthy indulgence. Serve it hot with freshly cracked black pepper for a satisfying, elegant meal your family will adore. Keywords: "browned butter pasta," "Mizithra cheese recipe," "broccoli spaghetti," "easy gourmet pasta," "quick dinner idea."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup Mizithra cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 quarts water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to the package instructions, usually around 9-11 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the spaghetti is cooking, steam the broccoli florets. Place a steamer basket over a pot of simmering water, add the broccoli, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.
Reduce heat to low and immediately remove the browned butter from the heat to prevent further cooking.
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the browned butter, ensuring it is evenly coated. If the pasta seems dry, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
Add the steamed broccoli to the pasta and gently toss to combine.
Divide the pasta and broccoli mixture between serving plates, then sprinkle each portion generously with the grated Mizithra cheese.
Finish with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 810 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 364 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.
