Description
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with butter, fresh sage, and Parmesan cheese. It’s a comforting and elegant meal that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 pound pasta (such as fettuccine or tagliatelle)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 15 to 20 fresh sage leaves
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter just begins to brown and the sage is crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the butter and sage. Toss to coat.
- Add the Parmesan and a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed. Toss until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter and cheese for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the sage; it should be crisp but not burnt.
- Great as a main dish or a side for grilled meats or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
