Brown Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 ounces aged gouda cheese, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 cup coarse unseasoned breadcrumbs (panko are good)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 12 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta

Directions

1. 1

   Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   While water heats, over med. heat combine butter, nutmeg and tumeric.

3. 3

   Heat, stirring frequently, until butter has melted and browned slightly (8 mins.).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in food processor grate cheese

5. 5

   Add breadcrumbs and pine nuts and pulse several times until mixture resembles coarse sand. Set aside.

6. 6

   Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions.

7. 7

   Drain and return to pot.

8. 8

   Pour butter mixture over pasta and toss to coat.

9. 9

   Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over top.