Description
A cozy yet elegant bowl of spaghetti tossed in melted butter and Parmesan, finished with a creamy ball of fresh burrata, cracked black pepper, and parsley. Simple ingredients come together for a silky, comforting pasta dish that feels restaurant-worthy in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces burrata cheese (1 large ball)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water), plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Measure the butter, grate the Parmesan, finely chop the parsley, and let the burrata sit at room temperature.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Assemble the Dish: Return the drained pasta to the pot or a large skillet over low heat. Add the butter and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until the butter melts and coats the noodles.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and add more reserved pasta water as needed, tossing until glossy and lightly creamy.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer to a serving bowl. Place the whole burrata on top. Sprinkle with black pepper and chopped parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into the burrata just before serving and gently toss into the warm pasta.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to help create a silky sauce texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother melting.
- Let the burrata rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Do not rinse the pasta after draining to preserve starch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: buttered noodles with burrata, creamy burrata pasta, easy vegetarian pasta, simple butter pasta, quick Italian pasta