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Pappardelle Pasta with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce

Morgan Peaceman
Let's add some flare to a typical pasta dish with this nutty, buttery brown butter and sage sauce tossed with pappardelle.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 medium frying pan light bottomed
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs
  • strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 pkg pappardelle pasta
  • fresh sage leaves approx 5 or 6
  • 3 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

For the Brown Butter

  • To a light-bottomed pan, such as stainless steel, add the stick of butter and turn flame on to a medium heat. The butter will melt down, then begin to sputter.
  • Using a wooden spoon, consistently stir the butter on a medium heat, ensuring the solids do not burn at the bottom. Let the butter start to brown; keeping an eye on the butter for 2-3 minutes.
  • When you see the color change to a light or medium amber color, turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove, then add the sage.

For the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then cook the pappardelle until al dente and according to instructions on the package. Drain and add back to the pot.
  • Pour the brown butter and sage sauce into the pot, then pour in the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine, and serve.
Keyword brown butter cookie, brown butter pasta, easy pasta recipe, pappardelle with sage
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