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    Golden Parmesan Pasta with Brown Butter

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    A simple yet elegant pasta dish featuring golden brown butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

    Ingredients for Golden Parmesan Pasta with Brown Butter

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    Kosher Salt

    tablespoons

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    Long Noodle Pasta, cooked al dente

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    Unsalted Butter, browned

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    Freshly Grated Parmesan

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    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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    How to Make Golden Parmesan Pasta with Brown Butter

    1. Pasta Preparation

    In a large pot, bring 7 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of kosher salt. Cook pasta as per the package's al dente instructions. Before draining, save 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, leaving it slightly damp.

    2. Brown the Butter

    Using a skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally, watching for the butter to foam and the milk solids to turn golden-brown, about 3-4 minutes. The scent should be nutty. Remove from heat once browned to prevent burning.

    3. Combine Pasta and Butter

    Add the pasta into the butter. Toss to coat evenly. Mix in the Parmesan until the pasta is well coated and the cheese has melted.

    4. Adjust Consistency

    Add the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until the pasta looks glossy and sauced to your liking. You may not need all of the water.

    5. Serve and Garnish

    Dish out the pasta and top with a generous grind of black pepper and additional Parmesan to taste.


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