The Old Spaghetti Factory – Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Instructions

1. 11. Select a heavy-bottomed stainless steel skillet for even butter browning.
2. 22. Melt butter over medium-low heat, stirring continuously. Watch carefully as butter transforms from pale yellow to golden amber, developing rich nutty aroma, approximately 7-9 minutes.
3. 33. Swirl pan occasionally, allowing milk solids to turn deep golden brown without burning. Remove immediately from heat when color reaches deep caramel tone.
4. 44. Simultaneously, bring large pot of salted water to rolling boil. Cook fresh pasta until perfectly al dente, typically 2-3 minutes.
5. 55. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Transfer hot pasta directly to serving platter.
6. 66. Drizzle entire browned butter mixture over steaming pasta, ensuring complete coverage.
7. 77. Generously shower freshly grated mizithra cheese over butter-coated pasta.
8. 88. Garnish with finely chopped parsley, adding fresh herb brightness.
9. 99. Season with cracked black pepper and additional salt if desired.