Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this One-Pan Brown Butter and Sage Pasta recipe. The nutty brown butter combined with crispy sage and creamy Parmesan cheese creates a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6–8 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional pinch of red pepper flakes
- Extra sage and Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Butter and Sage: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it foams. Add sage leaves and cook until butter is golden brown and sage is crispy. Set aside sage.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the brown butter and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the Pasta: Add pasta, water, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer uncovered until pasta is al dente and water is mostly absorbed, about 10–12 minutes. Add more water if needed.
- Finish the Dish: Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan until creamy. Top with crispy sage, more Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added richness, drizzle with olive oil or add a spoonful of ricotta.
- Pairs well with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
