Macaronia me Voutyro
Simple
yet delicious. Browned butter, tender pasta, and sharp, tangy cheese. A
real treat for pasta lovers everywhere.
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Ingredients:
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1 pound. spaghetti or other pasta
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1/2 pound butter (1 cup/2 sticks)*
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1/2 cup grated dry Mezithra** or Parmesan
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
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Add salt and bring to a rolling boil.
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Add pasta slowly, without breaking the boil.
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Cook until al dente, following package directions; stir frequently.
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Drain well in a colander and return to pan in which it was cooked.
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While pasta is cooking, melt butter and heat to a deep golden brown.
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Watch it carefully; it burns quickly and suddenly.
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Pour browned butter over drained pasta in pot.
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Add half the grated cheese and toss well to coat.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Sprinkle each serving with the extra grated cheese.
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Serve with additional grated cheese and freshly ground pepper.
*If
desired, substitute 1/2 cup very light olive oil for half of the butter.
**If using Mezithra cheese, substitute 1/2 cup sweet, unsalted butter to cut down on salt content.
