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Brown Butter Sage Sauce

A rich and nutty sauce made with browned butter and fresh sage, perfect for drizzling over pasta or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 10 leaves fresh sage whole leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam.
  2. Continue cooking the butter, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma.
  3. Add the fresh sage leaves to the browned butter and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the leaves are crispy.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

This sauce is best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving.

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