Are you looking for the perfect side dish? A side dish that pairs with just about anything? You need to try my Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta tonight.

Brown Butter Mizithra Pasta

Brown Butter Mizithra Pasta is a delectable Italian-inspired dish that boasts simplicity and depth of flavor. If you’re in search of a quick and savory meal that’ll delight your taste buds without any fuss, look no further. This recipe takes basic ingredients—butter, cheese, and pasta—and transforms them into something truly extraordinary. The magic happens when butter is gently browned to create a rich, nutty aroma, which perfectly complements the salty, tangy Mizithra cheese. Together, they form a harmonious combination that will leave you craving more.

The beauty of this dish lies not only in its incredible taste but also in its ease of preparation. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time, Brown Butter Mizithra Pasta is a weeknight dinner hero. It’s a fantastic choice for busy individuals and families who desire a homemade meal that’s both satisfying and comforting. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe offers a stress-free culinary experience.

What is Mizithra Cheese?

Have you ever tried Mizithra cheese? It isn’t a very common cheese, but it sure has a creamy rich flavor and goes perfectly with the flavor of browned butter. Mizithra cheese is a little bit salty and doesn’t melt fully. It is perfect in this dish because you get a concentrated burst of flavor when biting into it.

When you go to the store for this cheese, you will find it in the deli amongst all the specialty cheeses. It is a bit pricey, but that’s okay because you won’t need very much. Mizithra cheese freezes well. Sometimes I buy too much and then I freeze it. It’s not a cheese that I use in a ton of dishes so I usually just save it for the next time I make this pasta.

Mizithra cheese is a cheese made from goat’s milk, typically.

You need more PASTA in your life.

How to properly brown butter

Browning butter has a fancy reputation but is actually really easy.

1. Place your butter in a pan, and turn the heat to medium-low
2. Keep stirring until fully melted
3. Pay attention now 😉
4. The butter will start to foam. That’s okay! Under it is starting to brown. Don’t mess with it too much!
5. The color of the butter will start to brown
6. Tilt the pan around to keep an eye on the color
7. Keep on heat until the butter is a light to medium brown

There is a fine line between brown and TOO brown, so it is imperative that you keep watching. I have had to start over more than once while making this. There’s also this thing where if it isn’t brown ENOUGH it just feels a little greasy and doesn’t add that nutty flavor that you want.

What kind of pasta is best to use for this dish?

I like to use angel hair pasta or a thin spaghetti for my browned butter mizithra pasta, but if you don’t have one of those, you can use anything that you like, just get the highest quality pasta that you can.

Pasta is one of those things that is quite inexpensive even when buying the higher quality versions, but it really makes a difference. Some people are not convinced there is a difference, but some people are wrong.

I’m only partly kidding. Pasta is serious business.

Make our Homemade Bolognese sometime!

What is the best thing to serve with Brown Butter Mizithra Pasta?

One of my absolute favorite dishes is my Chicken Marsala Recipe. This dish goes perfectly with this pasta. I love to make it with a little extra gravy to drizzle over the pasta. Delicious. There’s also my Traeger take on it with my White Wine Chicken and Mushrooms too.

Looking to have seafood tonight? My Traeger Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are perfect with this pasta, as is the Traeger Grilled Salmon we just posted a few weeks ago.

Want to keep it simple? Try my Traeger Grilled Chicken recipe or my very easy and full-of-flavor Traeger Grilled Chicken Kabobs.

Serve this Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta with your choice of meat, a veggie, and a crisp green salad and dinner is extra special tonight. And don’t forget a big loaf of your favorite French bread.