Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBruno's Little ItalySpaghetti Butter Recipe

Spaghetti Butter Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

with homemade Italian cheese

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Butter Sauce

Homemade Italian Cheese

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain and Set Aside

    Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set it aside.

Butter Sauce

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a large skillet, melt 100 grams of unsalted butter over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic

    Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add 1 tsp of black pepper and 2 tbs of chopped fresh basil to the skillet, stirring well to combine.

  4. 6

    Combine with Spaghetti

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss it in the butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Homemade Italian Cheese

  1. 7

    Heat the Milk

    In a saucepan, heat 1 liter of whole milk over medium heat until it reaches about 85°C (185°F). Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.

  2. 8

    Add Lemon Juice

    Once the milk is hot, add 60 ml of lemon juice slowly while stirring. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes, allowing the curds to form.

  3. 9

    Strain the Curds

    Line a colander with cheesecloth and pour the curds into it. Rinse with cold water and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Gather the cheesecloth and twist to remove excess liquid.

  4. 10

    Form the Cheese

    Transfer the curds to a bowl and mix gently. Shape the cheese into a ball and refrigerate until ready to use.

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