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Close-up of brown butter sage pasta featuring spaghetti coated in a golden sauce with fresh sage leaves.
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Brown Butter Sage Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish featuring nutty brown butter and fragrant sage, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 lb spaghetti pasta
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 6-9 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
  • 20-25 leaves fresh sage (julienned, plus more for garnish)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (shredded, plus more to taste)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in boiling water, reserve ΒΌ cup of water, then drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until browned and nutty.
  • Add garlic, cook until fragrant, then stir in salt, pepper, reserved water, and sage.
  • Toss cooked pasta in the skillet to coat with sauce, then add parmesan cheese and toss again.
  • Garnish with extra sage leaves and serve.

Notes

Use fresh sage for the best flavor, and adjust salt to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta