Description

This easy sage butter sauce is a flavorful and versatile addition to pasta, meats, chicken, or fish. Made with simple ingredients like butter, fresh or dried sage, garlic (optional), salt, and pepper, it delivers a rich, nutty, and aromatic taste in just minutes, perfect for elevating any dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Butter

6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Sage

4 tbsp fresh sage leaves or 4 teaspoons dried sage

Seasonings

Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

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Instructions

Clean and chop the sage leaves: Rinse the sage leaves under cold water. Remove the leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Chop the sage leaves into fine pieces using a sharp knife.
Melt the butter in a pan: Cut the butter into slices to ensure even melting. Add the butter to a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Melt the butter slowly, cooking until it turns a light brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 3-5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning; remove from heat once the desired color and aroma are achieved.
Add the sage to the pan: Incorporate the chopped sage leaves into the melted butter. Continue stirring and cooking for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, ensuring the sage releases flavor into the butter. Keep stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
Season and serve: Remove the pan from heat. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add minced garlic for extra flavor. Serve immediately over pasta, meat, grilled chicken, or fish, adjusting seasonings as needed.

Notes

For dried sage, substitute 1 teaspoon of dried sage for every tablespoon of fresh sage. Add dried sage when seasoning with salt and pepper.
This sauce is best served immediately for optimal flavor and aroma.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain out the sage leaves before serving.
Ensure the butter is cooked to a light brown stage to develop a rich, nutty flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 14 grams)
Calories: 158 kcal
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 148 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg