Cowboy Butter Spaghetti
This Cowboy Butter Spaghetti features a delightful buttery sauce enriched with zesty mustard and fragrant herbs, offering a sophisticated yet comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons brown or grainy mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley For mixing into the sauce
- 4 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice Divided for sauce and garnishing
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt For seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper Or to taste for heat
- pinch red chili flakes Or to taste
For the Spaghetti Dish
- 1 pound spaghetti Cooked according to package instructions
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream For the sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice For the sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- pinch red pepper flakes Optional for additional heat
- Chopped parsley for garnish Add for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking experience.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with the mustard, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, and red chili flakes until well combined.
- Push the butter blend to the center of the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (or overnight) if possible.
- If short on time, you can use it immediately.
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, about 12 minutes.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
Making the Sauce
- Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the heavy cream, the second teaspoon of lemon juice, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently and heat until steaming, about 5 minutes.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the rich sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Use the reserved pasta water gradually to adjust the sauce consistency as desired. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt if necessary.
Serving
- Divide the spaghetti among bowls, garnishing with additional chopped parsley.
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Notes
Serve the dish in large, shallow bowls for an elegant presentation. Consider pairing it with a green salad and a crusty loaf of bread.