Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this One-Pan Brown Butter and Sage Pasta recipe. With nutty brown butter, crisp sage leaves, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
Brown Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8–10 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: lemon zest
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.
- Crisp Sage: Add sage leaves, cook until crisp, then remove and set aside.
- Add Garlic: Cook minced garlic in the browned butter for 30 seconds.
- Simmer: Pour in broth, salt, and pepper, bring to a simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta to the skillet, cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, top with crispy sage, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Serve hot.
Notes
- Choose a pasta shape that cooks evenly in the skillet.
- For a richer flavor, add cream or extra Parmesan.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
