Description
Spaghetti with Herbed Butter and Crispy Breadcrumbs is a delightful dish that elevates a simple pasta dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features perfectly al dente spaghetti coated in rich herbed butter, topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for exquisite texture and flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is both easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in the chopped herbs.
- Add panko breadcrumbs to the skillet and cook until golden brown (3-5 minutes), stirring constantly.
- Combine drained spaghetti with the herbed butter mixture in the skillet. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Toss again before serving.
- Plate generously topped with crispy breadcrumbs and additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg