Mizithra Spaghetti (Old Spaghetti Factory Copycat)
Mizithra Spaghetti (Old Spaghetti Factory Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 5 ounces Mizithra and Romano cheese blend, grated
- as needed salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the spaghetti is cooking, place the 2 sticks of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, then turns a rich golden-brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This browning step is crucial for the flavor of the dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it thoroughly using a colander.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Transfer the drained spaghetti to a large serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully ladle the browned butter over the hot spaghetti noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Sprinkle a generous amount of the Mizithra and Romano cheese blend over the spaghetti.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Season the spaghetti with salt to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a fork or tongs until the spaghetti is evenly coated with the butter and cheese. Serve immediately, optionally with a simple salad and garlic bread.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mizithra Spaghetti (Old Spaghetti Factory Copycat)
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 5 ounces Mizithra and Romano cheese blend, grated
- as needed salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the spaghetti is cooking, place the 2 sticks of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, then turns a rich golden-brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This browning step is crucial for the flavor of the dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it thoroughly using a colander.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Transfer the drained spaghetti to a large serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully ladle the browned butter over the hot spaghetti noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Sprinkle a generous amount of the Mizithra and Romano cheese blend over the spaghetti.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Season the spaghetti with salt to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a fork or tongs until the spaghetti is evenly coated with the butter and cheese. Serve immediately, optionally with a simple salad and garlic bread.
⏱️ 1 min