Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta
Description
Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta features spaghetti cooked until tender and topped with a savory mushroom and butter sauce. Butter is gently melted and browned to develop a nutty aroma before the addition of garlic and thinly sliced cremini mushrooms that are cooked with fresh thyme until browned and tender. Toasted French-style breadcrumbs, browned in olive oil with a touch of salt and pepper, are sprinkled on top to introduce a crunchy contrast. Fresh parsley adds a subtle herbal note and a touch of color to finish the dish.
The combination of browned butter and mushrooms creates a rich, earthy flavor profile, complemented by the crunch of seasoned breadcrumbs for textural interest. The pasta is served immediately to maintain the contrast between the sauce's silky richness and the crisp breadcrumbs.
This dish can be enjoyed on its own or alongside a simple green salad for a modest yet satisfying meal. The balance of flavors and textures makes it appealing for mushroom lovers seeking a comforting pasta with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup breadcrumbs French style, fresh
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 8 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
- 4 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until browned and toasted, about 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet over low heat, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the butter starts to foam. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in mushrooms and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve pasta immediately, topped with mushroom-butter mixture and breadcrumbs, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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