Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe
Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe
This variation on classic Cacio e Pepe showcases browned butter because, in our experience, everything is better with the nutty flavor of browned butter!
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15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
4
servings Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked dried spaghetti
1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
2 ounces (about 34 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese, as desired
Coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, as desired
How to make
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STEP 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain, reserving 2 cups cooking water. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine butter and pepper in medium saucepan; cook over medium heat, watching closely, 5-7 minutes or until butter foams and turns golden brown.
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STEP 3
Add spaghetti to brown butter; stir until coated. Stir in 2 ounces Parmesan cheese.
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STEP 4
Add reserved cooking water, 1/2 cup at a time, until sauce is desired consistency. Discard any remaining cooking water. Serve immediately topped with additional cheese and parsley as desired.
Tip #1
Cooking the coarse ground pepper in the brown butter mellows the sharp peppery notes.
Tip #2
Substitute 8 ounces of any pasta for the spaghetti.
Tip #3
Make this heartier by adding a fried egg to each portion, like in our recipe for Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe with Crispy Fried Egg.
370 Calories
17 Fat (g)
45 Cholesterol (mg)
350 Sodium (mg)
44 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
12 Protein (g)
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