Brown Butter Parmesan Pasta by The Burnt Butter Table

Ingredients

• 225g (8 oz) spaghetti or linguine
• 85g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 60g (1 cup) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling for 4-6 minutes until it foams and turns nutty golden brown.
4. Add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water to stop the butter from browning further.
5. Add the pasta and toss vigorously, adding more pasta water as needed to create a glossy sauce.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan until melted and coating the pasta.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.