Simple Sage and Butter Pasta
Hearty and loaded with herby flavor, this quick pasta dinner could hardly be easier.
Ingredients (8)
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½ lb Fettuccine Pasta
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or
½ lb Dried Spaghetti
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4 T Butter
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12 Sage Leaves
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½ Lemon
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½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
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½ tsp Salt
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¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sage leaves. Cook until butter browns and sage becomes almost crispy, about 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
- Add to pasta and toss to coat.
- Stir in pasta water. Cook over medium heat until water is absorbed. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.