Brown Butter Spaghetti With Mizithra Cheese
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious pasta dish, brown butter spaghetti with Mizithra cheese is a perfect choice. This dish is easy to make, and it’s rich and flavorful. Mizithra cheese is a Greek cheese that has a crumbly texture and a tangy, salty flavor. It’s perfect for topping pasta dishes, and it pairs well with brown butter.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Mizithra cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make brown butter spaghetti with Mizithra cheese:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat, and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss the spaghetti in the brown butter until it’s well coated.
- Add the grated Mizithra cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss the spaghetti until the cheese is melted and the seasoning is well distributed.
- Top the spaghetti with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Variations
If you want to add more flavor to this dish, you can try adding some garlic to the brown butter. Simply mince 2-3 cloves of garlic, and add them to the skillet when you’re cooking the butter.
You can also try adding some chopped nuts, such as pine nuts or walnuts, to the spaghetti. This will add some crunch and nuttiness to the dish.
Conclusion
Brown butter spaghetti with Mizithra cheese is a delicious and easy pasta dish that you can make in no time. The nutty flavor of the brown butter and the tangy flavor of the Mizithra cheese make this dish a winner. Try it out for your next pasta night, and you won’t be disappointed!
