Penne with Butter Sage and Parmesan
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this simple yet luxurious Penne with Butter Sage and Parmesan recipe. This Italian-inspired dish celebrates the magic of minimal ingredients, combining al dente penne pasta with a silky browned butter sauce infused with the earthy aroma of crispy sage leaves. A generous sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts into the sauce, creating a creamy, nutty finish that's irresistibly indulgent. Perfectly seasoned with just a touch of salt and black pepper, this 20-minute meal is as quick as it is flavorful, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or an elegant dinner for four. Serve this comforting pasta masterpiece with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that highlights the beauty of simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 85 grams unsalted butter
- 10 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 80 grams Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 120 milliliters pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (firm to the bite). This typically takes 10-12 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.
Add the fresh sage leaves to the melted butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sage becomes crispy and the butter is lightly browned (nutty aroma). Be careful not to let the butter burn.
Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water before draining the cooked pasta.
Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the butter and sage. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then toss again to combine all the flavors.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh sage leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2891 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.0 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 76.9 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
