Description
This classic Sage Butter Sauce is a simple yet flavorful accompaniment perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted vegetables, or meats. Made by gently melting butter and infusing it with fresh sage and minced garlic, this sauce delivers a rich, nutty flavor with aromatic herbal notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an elegant addition that elevates any dish with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 55 grams salted butter
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, packed
Instructions
- Melt the butter: Place the salted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt completely, ensuring it does not burn.
- Add garlic and sage: Stir in the minced garlic and fresh sage leaves. Cook gently, swirling the pan often, so the butter heats evenly and begins to develop a rich amber color with brown flecks, indicating the sage and garlic are infused but not burnt.
- Finish and serve: Once the butter has turned amber and the sage leaves have crisped slightly, remove the pan from heat to stop further cooking.
- Serve immediately: Pour the sage butter sauce over your choice of pasta, roasted vegetables, or protein dishes, or transfer to a bowl to prevent overcooking and maintain optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh sage leaves for the best aromatic flavor.
- Keep a close watch on the butter; it can burn quickly once it starts to brown.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with gnocchi, ravioli, roasted chicken, or steamed vegetables.
- To make it vegan, substitute with vegan butter or olive oil, though flavor will vary slightly.
