Description
Brown butter mushroom pasta delivers earthy umami flavors that dance across Italian-inspired comfort. Nutty butter coats silky noodles while roasted mushrooms add depth, making you crave each luxurious, aromatic bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish and Topping:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (60 grams) fresh French-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Bring a generously salted large pot of water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti until it reaches al dente perfection, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, introducing breadcrumbs and stirring attentively until they transform into a golden, crispy texture with a delightful crunch, approximately 3-5 minutes. Season with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Return the same skillet to low heat, gently melting butter in incremental stages, allowing it to transition from pale yellow to a rich, nutty amber hue with a mesmerizing foam.
- Introduce minced garlic to the amber-colored butter, releasing its aromatic essence while stirring constantly until fragrant and just barely softened.
- Carefully fold in sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme, letting them dance in the brown butter. Allow them to caramelize and develop deep, earthy flavors, stirring intermittently until achieving a tender, bronzed appearance.
- Elegantly plate the perfectly cooked spaghetti, lavishly coating it with the luxurious brown butter mushroom medley, then crown with the crisp, toasted breadcrumbs.
- Optional: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, verdant finish.
Notes
- Master the art of browning butter by watching its color change from pale yellow to golden brown, releasing a nutty, rich aroma that transforms the entire dish.
- Toast breadcrumbs carefully to achieve a perfect golden-brown crunch, adding delightful texture and depth to your pasta.
- Choose fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for maximum flavor and a meaty, robust texture in the sauce.
- Create a restaurant-worthy dish in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients that pack incredible taste and sophistication.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting as you go to ensure a balanced blend of salt, pepper, and herb flavors that complement the brown butter’s richness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving to add a bright, fresh contrast to the deep, nutty mushroom sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg