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Brown Butter Sage Sauce Recipe

This brown butter sage sauce with dried sage is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that adds a rich and nutty flavor to any dish.
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: brown butter sage sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 stick 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1-2 tsp dried sage
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even melting.
  • Once the butter is melted, continue cooking it over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it turns a deep golden brown color and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter.
  • Add the dried sage to the browned butter and stir to combine.
  • Cook the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sage is fragrant.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over pasta, roasted vegetables, chicken, or pork. Garnish with additional chopped sage.