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Pasta with sage and butter sauce on a white plate, side of Parmesan cheese, rustic table setting.

Brown Butter Sage Sauce

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 18 fresh sage leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Instructions
 

  • Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt slowly, stirring occasionally.
    Butter melting in a white skillet on stovetop, early stage of cooking or baking process.
  • Once the butter is melted and starts to foam, add the fresh sage leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma.
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  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in lemon juice if using.
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  • Serve the brown butter sage sauce immediately over your choice of pasta, vegetables, or proteins.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 3mgFiber: 0.03g
Keyword Brown Butter Sage Sauce
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