Italian Butter

Transform your favorite dishes with this luscious Italian Butter, a savory blend of softened unsalted butter, fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and rosemary, and the rich umami of grated Parmesan cheese. Infused with aromatic minced garlic and a hint of extra virgin olive oil, this spreadable delight brings classic Italian flavors to your table in just 10 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re slathering it onto warm, crusty bread, melting it over al dente pasta, or using it to enhance your favorite proteins, this versatile compound butter adds effortless elegance to any meal. Customize with a dash of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, and enjoy this make-ahead masterpiece that can be refrigerated or frozen for whenever inspiration strikes. Perfect for entertaining or elevating weeknight dinners, Italian Butter is your new secret weapon in the kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, basil, and rosemary.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a fork or spoon until well combined and smooth.

Step 5

Transfer the Italian Butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 6

Shape the butter into a log or desired shape, then wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 7

Once chilled, slice the Italian Butter as needed and serve with warm bread, drizzle over pasta, or use as a topping for savory dishes.

Step 8

Store any unused butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	282.3 grams (282.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878

Total Fat 209.00g	268%
Saturated Fat 125.30g	627%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 525mg	175%
Sodium 1371mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 3.80g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 6.70g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 176mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 97.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 0.8%