Old Spaghetti Factory Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese
Make Old Spaghetti Factory Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese at home with this copycat recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 924kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta
- 1 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 1/2 cup grated mizithra cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
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.
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Recipe Tips
Pro Recipe Tips
Troubleshooting Brown Butter
- If butter is taking too long to brown: Increase heat slightly
- If butter browns too quickly: Remove from heat immediately
- If butter burns: Start over - burned butter cannot be saved
- Signs of properly browned butter:
- Golden brown color
- Nutty aroma
- Brown bits at bottom
- No black specs
Cheese Substitutions
- Can't find Mizithra? Use Parmesan cheese instead
- For extra convenience: Look for The Old Spaghetti Factory's pre-grated Mizithra & Romano cheese blend in stores
- For sharper flavor: Increase ratio of Romano
- For nuttier flavor: Increase ratio of Mizithra
Nutrition
Calories: 924kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1605IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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