GARLIC MIZITHRA AND BROWNED BUTTER PASTA

Garlic Mizithra and Browned Butter Pasta image

Provided by Carrisa Brennan

Categories Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c butter
2 c sliced mushrooms
5 Tbsp bacon
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
16 oz spaghetti
1 c mizithra cheese
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (topping)
1/2 c mizithra cheese (topping)

Steps:

1. MISE EN PLACE Butter - Cut into 1" cubes Mushrooms - Slice Bacon - Roughly chop Garlic - Dice Parsley - Finely chop
2. BROWN THE BUTTER Heat butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat until it comes to a roil. Stir frequently with a wisk for about 5-7 minutes, or until the foam subsides. Continue to cook until the liquid turns an amber color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit until sediment settles to the bottom. Pour through a strainer and discard the sediment.
3. COOK THE PASTA Bring a large pot of salted water (should taste like the ocean) to a boil and drop in pasta. Cook until al dente, then drain.
4. SAUTE In a pre-heated skillet, saute the bacon until almost crispy, 3-5 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the pan and continue to saute for another 30 seconds. Stir in garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
5. MIX IT ALL TOGETHER Add Mizithra and clarified brown butter to the skillet and mix well. Add the drained spaghetti and toss until pasta is well coated and ingredients are evenly distributed.
6. TOP AND SERVE Serve pasta in bowls and sprinkle with left over mizithra and parsley.