Noodles, browned butter, garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs come together for a comforting, savory bowl.
# What you'll need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces fettuccine or egg noodles
02 - Salt, for boiling water
→ Browned Butter
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Finishings
05 - 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
06 - 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add noodles and cook per package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain thoroughly.
02 - In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook, swirling the pan often, until the butter foams and develops a deep golden color and nutty aroma, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not allow it to burn.
03 - Stir minced garlic into the browned butter and sauté for 30 seconds just until fragrant. Immediately remove skillet from the heat.
04 - Add drained noodles directly into the skillet with browned butter. Toss well to ensure all strands are coated evenly.
05 - Pour in reserved pasta water, add parmesan, parsley, black pepper, and lemon zest if desired. Toss thoroughly until the cheese melts and ingredients are well blended. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Present in bowls while hot, garnished with additional parmesan and fresh parsley.
