Imagine this: a plate of al dente spaghetti, each strand glossily wrapped in nutty brown butter, punctuated by velvety chunks of burrata and kissed with fresh basil and lemon zest. Welcome to the world of Brown Butter Burrata Spaghetti, where simplicity waltzes with sophistication at your dinner table. It’s the dish that whispers “chic weeknight dinner” but screams “indulgent flavor escapade” louder than your favorite opera.
Served in less than half an hour, this dish is your culinary ally on any given frenzied weekday or impromptu dinner party. A perfect concoction of butter’s nutty aroma with garlic’s sizzle tied neatly with peppery sparks and cool, creamy burrata—a symphony orchestrated for the epicurean in you but simplified for your inner tired gourmet.
Why You Will Love This Brown Butter Burrata Spaghetti
- Weeknight Savior: Just 30 minutes from start to lavish finish, this recipe realizes your luxe weeknight dinner dreams without enslaving you in the kitchen.
- Shopping List Friendly: With staples like spaghetti, butter, garlic, and burrata, you’re likely a quick pantry raid away from starting this dish.
- Sensory Overload: The golden buttery gloss over spaghetti paired with the soft richness of burrata grants a five-star sensory experience right in your dining room.
- Dinner Party Darling: Serve this up for guests and watch them marvel at what appears an elaborate effort but is your little secret of simplicity.
- Toddler Tested: Yes, even the little critics will approve of these cheesy, buttery noodle twirls, minus the red pepper flakes for milder palates.
Tips, Tricks & Variations
Be vigilant with your butter; brown it to just the right hue of golden for that nutty excellence, and don’t let it burn. Tear your burrata right over the pasta to ensure that each serving gets an equal share of creamy goodness. If you find yourself out of spaghetti, linguine or bucatini are excellent stand-ins.
Want to elevate it for a special occasion? Drizzle with a touch of truffle oil or scatter over some toasted pine nuts for an extra layer of luxury. As for storage, while it’s best enjoyed fresh off the stove, leftovers can find new life in a sizzling pan or baked into a sumptuous frittata the next day.
Serving & Pairings
Enhance the exquisite simplicity of this dish with a crisp white wine, perhaps a Sauvignon Blanc, to cut through the richness of the butter and cheese. A simple arugula and cherry tomato salad, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, offers a peppery freshness that contrasts beautifully with the creamy pasta. Leftover spaghetti makes a fabulous bed for a runny poached egg at brunch the next day.
FAQ
Can I prepare Brown Butter Burrata Spaghetti in advance?
While best served fresh, you can cook the spaghetti and brown the butter in advance. Combine and add burrata just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Any tips for choosing the perfect burrata?
Look for burrata that is soft and has a lustrous exterior. Fresh burrata should feel like it’s straining against its skin, ready to release its creamy interior at the slightest touch.
Remember, every dish tells a story, and Brown Butter Burrata Spaghetti weaves a tale of effortless elegance. Turn your dining table into a stage where simplicity performs to a standing ovation, night after night. Here’s to dishes that look like serenades and taste like applause!
Brown Butter Burrata Spaghetti
Ingredients
Main
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 200 grams burrata torn into chunks
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until golden.
- Toss spaghetti with brown butter in the skillet. Start with half of the reserved pasta water, adding more to achieve a silky texture.
- Plate the spaghetti. Dot with burrata, sprinkle lemon zest and basil on top. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with Parmesan.
- Serve immediately, ensuring each plate has butter-coated spaghetti and chunks of burrata.