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Brown Butter Spaghetti
4.6 from 66 votes

Brown Butter Spaghetti

Brown Butter Spaghetti highlights cooked spaghetti tossed in nutty browned butter with a blend of Romano and Parmesan cheeses, fresh parsley, and salt. The buttery sauce clings to the noodles, offering a simple yet deeply savory pasta dish that emphasizes rich, caramelized butter flavor and sharp cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 772 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 8 ounces Romano cheese
  • 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup parsley fresh chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. While the water is boiling and pasta is cooking, brown the butter.
  3. Slice the butter into tablespoons.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until the butter turns a light brown color and smells nutty and caramely. (Takes less than 10 minutes. Watch closely! Once it starts to brown it will brown quickly and can burn easily.)
  5. Combine the cheeses.
  6. Place the spaghetti on a platter or in a large bowl or skillet.
  7. Sprinkle with cheeses, then drizzle with browned butter.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Calories are estimated for six servings; specific nutritional content may vary by ingredient brand.
  • Carefully watch the butter while browning to prevent burning, stirring frequently.
  • Serve the pasta immediately to enjoy the aroma and texture at its best.

Nutrition Information

Calories 772kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 765mg (32%) Potassium 228mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1250IU (25%) Calcium 651mg (65%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 772

% Daily Value*

Calories 772kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 765mg 32%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1250IU 25%
Calcium 651mg 65%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.