Spaghetti With Browned Butter and Crispy Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Browned Butter and Crispy Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs spaghetti; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; ¾ cup unsalted butter; 1 cup grated mizithra cheese or 1 cup ricotta salata; 2 tablespoons grated mizithra cheese or 2 tablespoons ricotta salata; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs spaghetti
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 cup grated mizithra cheese or 1 cup ricotta salata
2 tablespoons grated mizithra cheese or 2 tablespoons ricotta salata
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the olive oil.
3
Add the bread crumbs and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, about 2 minutes.
4
Remove the toasted bread crumbs from the heat and add the lemon zest.
5
Season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes and let cool.
6
Stir in the parsley.
7
In a small, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat.
8
Cook until foamy and dark brown, about 5 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
11
Add the browned butter and the cheeses, season with salt and pepper and toss.
12
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.
13
*Myzithra is a Greek sheep's-milk cheese that is similar in texture to a dry ricotta cheese.

629

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs spaghetti, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Browned Butter and Crispy Bread Crumbs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spaghetti With Browned Butter and Crispy Bread Crumbs

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