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brown butter pasta in a bowl

Brown Butter Basil Pasta Dinner- Easy

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5 from 2 reviews

Make this Brown Butter Basil Pasta the next time you need dinner on the table in 15 minutes! The smell of the nutty brown butter and sweet basil leaves is reason enough to try this simple and delicious pasta recipe. You only need four good quality ingredients to create this magic meal. Save it,  as you will want to make it over and over when you need an easy satisfying meal. Share with love! 

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. (454 gr.) spaghetti (or your favorite pasta variety)
  • 3 tablespoons good quality butter
  • 6-8 large basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano cheese (more for topping)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1.  Bring a large pot of water to boil. About 6 quarts. Add 3 tablespoons of kosher salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente directions.
  2. In the meantime make the brown butter. In a large sauce pan heat butter on medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter separates and little brown specks form and the top begins to froth. Turn heat to low and add basil leaves and parmigiano cheese. Heat for on additional minute. Stir to combine and turn off heat. 
  3. Drain pasta and add to brown butter sauce in pan. Toss well until the pasta is coated in the brown butter sauce. Add more parmigiano before serving and fresh ground black pepper. Serve HOT! 
  • Author: Elena Davis
  • Prep Time: n/a
  • Cook Time: 10-15 min
  • Category: Savory
  • Method: Italian
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: pasta, dinner, easy recipe, brown butter, basil, parmigiano, pasta meal, main dish, side dish, Italian recipe

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