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Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta

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A rich and flavorful Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta combining tender cremini mushrooms sautéed in nutty browned butter with toasted breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti for a comforting and elegant meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 ounces spaghetti

Breadcrumbs

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh French style breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Mushroom Butter Sauce

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Toast Breadcrumbs: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fresh French style breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Season the toasted breadcrumbs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Brown Butter and Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter slowly over low heat, adding it 1 tablespoon at a time. Allow the butter to foam and brown slightly, developing a nutty aroma. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
  4. Sauté Mushrooms and Thyme: Stir in the thinly sliced cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and browned evenly, about 3-5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Combine and Serve: Serve the cooked spaghetti immediately, topped generously with the mushroom brown butter mixture and sprinkled with the toasted breadcrumbs. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley leaves for a bright finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh French style breadcrumbs for the best texture; store-bought or homemade can be used.
  • Be careful not to burn the browned butter; watch it closely as it foams.
  • Cremini mushrooms add a great earthy flavor, but button mushrooms can be substituted.
  • This dish pairs well with a light green salad or steamed vegetables.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and omit or replace cheese-based garnishes if any.

Keywords: Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta, Cremini Mushrooms, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Spaghetti, Garlic Butter Pasta

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