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Sage Butter Sauce

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A silky, aromatic sage butter sauce that transforms pasta, fish, or vegetables into an elegant and flavorful dish. Quick to make, comforting, and endlessly versatile.


Ingredients

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  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 to 12 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Place a skillet over medium heat and let it warm up.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt slowly.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Once the butter is foaming, add the sage leaves and garlic.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Stir gently as the sage crisps and the garlic turns golden.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Let the butter continue to cook until it reaches a light golden-brown color, releasing a nutty aroma.
  6. Finishing Touches: Squeeze in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and give it a final stir.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle over your favorite pasta, fish, or roasted vegetables while warm.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt level.
  • Add a splash of pasta water if serving with pasta for a silky texture.
  • Fresh sage leaves give the best aroma and crisp texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg