Old Spaghetti Factory Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
924 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Old Spaghetti Factory Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese
Description
The Old Spaghetti Factory Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese recipe blends cooked pasta with a sauce comprising butter browned until golden with nutty aromas, then tossed with grated mizithra and Romano cheeses. As the butter browns, it forms flavorful browned bits that coat the pasta, providing a rich taste enhanced by the tangy, salty mizithra cheese paired with Romano's sharpness. The parsley adds a fresh contrast to balance the buttery sauce.
The dish is served immediately after tossing the ingredients to retain the butter's flavor and avoid sogginess, making it best freshly prepared. It is not suitable for reheating, as the buttery sauce and cheeses may separate or lose their texture. This simple pasta can accompany a variety of meals or stand as a lightly dressed noodle dish.
The recipe advises careful temperature control during butter browning to avoid burning and suggests Parmesan as a substitute for Mizithra if unavailable. Pre-blended Mizithra and Romano cheese mixes can save preparation time. Altering the cheese ratio can shift the flavor profile toward sharper or nuttier notes to suit personal preference.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta
- 1 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 1/2 cup mizithra cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, but do not rinse.
- While the pasta is cooking, brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. Remove the foam with a spoon. Continue cooking the butter until it browns.
- Place the pasta, browned butter, mizithra, and Romano cheese into a bowl and toss until the pasta is well coated. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately. This dish does not reheat well.
Notes
- Avoid burning the butter by adjusting heat: increase slightly if browning is slow, reduce or remove from heat immediately if it browns too fast.
- If the butter burns, discard and start over as burnt butter cannot be salvaged.
- Properly browned butter should have a golden brown color, nutty aroma, and brown bits on the bottom without any black specks.
- Mizithra cheese can be substituted with Parmesan cheese if unavailable.
- For convenience, pre-grated blends of Mizithra and Romano cheese, such as those sold by The Old Spaghetti Factory, are available in stores.
- To adjust flavor, increase the amount of Romano for a sharper taste or Mizithra for a nuttier note.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 924 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 924kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1605IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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