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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Brown Butter Sage Pasta - Untested


1 lb spaghetti pasta
½ cup unsalted butter
6-9 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp salt or more to taste
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup reserved pasta water
20-25 leaves fresh sage julienned, plus more for garnish
½ cup parmesan cheese shredded, plus more to taste as needed

  1. Bring water to boil in a pot and add pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions. Be sure to reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water for the sauce. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. Brown the butter. Cut the stick of butter into small, equal portions.
  3. Place the pats of butter into the bottom of a deep skillet. Melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Once the butter melts, foam will form on top. Keep cooking the butter. As it cooks, brown bits will begin to appear.
  5. As soon as you smell a toasted, nutty scent, add the minced garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, but avoid burning or browning it too much.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water and julienned sage leaves.
  7. Add pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat
  8. Add parmesan cheese. Toss to coat again.
  9. Garnish with more sage leaves. Serve and enjoy!

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