Spaghetti with Mizithra and Browned Butter
Spaghetti with Mizithra Cheese and Browned Butter is an easy weeknight dinner recipe, inspired by The Old Spaghetti Factory recipe!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti 1 box
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- ¼ pound mizithra cheese grated
- parsley garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare noodles al dente.16 ounces spaghetti
- Meanwhile, heat skillet to medium, add butter in chunks.½ cup butter
- Whisking, monitor the butter until it turns brown and has a nutty aroma, careful not to burn it.
- Remove the foam and toss with strained spaghetti.
- Top with freshly shredded mizithra cheese and garnish with parsley.¼ pound mizithra cheese, parsley
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Notes
Careful not to burn the butter. Swirl gently (don’t stir) to cook evenly. As it begins to melt, it will start to foam. Watch carefully as the color turns brown and you start to smell a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes).
Substitutions
- Spaghetti - You can substitute with your noodle of choice.
- Mizithra Cheese - It is the star of the show, but you can substitute with parmesan, asiago or pecorino romano in a pinch.
- Butter - Salted or unsalted.
- Parlsey - Eliminate rather than substitute.
Where to Find Mizithra
- online
- gourmet grocers
- cheese stores
- markets like Dean & Deluca
- The Spaghetti Factory sells freshly shredded mizithra to go
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.7mg