- Brown butter can move from hazelnut scented to burned quickly; pull it from heat when the milk solids turn amber.
- Burrata should be near room temperature so its center flows over the hot pasta.
Low effort luxuryDinner · Italian style
Lemon Brown Butter Burrata Ribbons
Glossy pappardelle, nutty brown butter, lemon, sage crumbs, and a cloud of burrata in 25 minutes.
Trend signal2026 lemon pasta waveWhy it is trending · Instagram lemon brown butter burrata trend ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
25 minutesRelaxed difficulty24g protein
Why it fits
A dramatic burrata finish creates restaurant quality ceremony while the sauce stays fundamentally simple.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 10 oz pappardelle
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup panko
- 8 sage leaves
- ⅓ cup parmesan
- 1 ball burrata
- 1 cup baby arugula
- Black pepper
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Boil pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 02
Melt 2 tablespoons butter; fry panko and sliced sage until golden, then transfer to a plate.
- 03
Brown remaining butter until nutty, add lemon zest and ½ cup pasta water, then toss with pasta and parmesan off heat until glossy.
- 04
Fold in arugula, plate, tear burrata over the ribbons, and finish with lemon juice, sage crumbs, and pepper.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Ricotta or fresh mozzarella can replace burrata, though the finish will be less fluid.
- Use toasted walnuts instead of panko for a gluten free crunch.
Refrigerate pasta without burrata for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with water and add fresh cheese and crumbs after warming.
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Per serving, approximately
690 calories24g protein5g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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