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The Factory's Pasta might have a name that suggests something industrial and complicated, but far from it! Instead, The Factory's Pasta is all about speed, ease, and deliciousness! In just 15 minutes, you'll find yourself with a bowl of buttery, rich, tender noodles with a sprinkling of extra-tangy mizithra cheese (or feta!). All it needs is a touch of basil fragrance and it's perfect! No frills, just thrills!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti, cooked
- 6 ounces salt dried mizithra cheese, finely grated, divided, can substitute feta or Italian ricotta salata
- fresh basil, optional, to taste, sliced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and slowly melt it, while stirring, until it is golden-brown, about 4 minutes.
Step 2 -Transfer the melted brown butter to a tempered glass bowl or a measuring cup and allow the sediment to settle at the bottom, about 2 minutes.
Step 3 -Pour the sediment-free brown butter into a separate bowl, making sure to reserve the sediment in the glass bowl or measuring cup.
Step 4 -Discard the butter sediment.
Step 5 -Add the pasta to the brown butter and toss to coat.
Step 6 -Reserve 1/2 cup of the grated cheese.
Step 7 -Add the remaining grated cheese to the butter-coated pasta, stirring to coat.
Step 8 -Sprinkle the pasta with the remaining cheese.
Step 9 -Serve garnished with the basil.
