Description
Indulge in this delightful Sage Butter Pasta with Mushrooms, where rich, nutty flavors come together with the earthy aroma of sage and garlic. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams dried pasta (like rigatoni)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 200 grams sliced Swiss brown mushrooms
- 155 grams unsalted butter
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, packed
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, finely grated, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Toast the pine nuts: Toast the pine nuts in a dry saucepan over medium-high heat, tossing often, until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Add the olive oil to the same saucepan and add the mushrooms. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are golden brown. Set aside with the pine nuts.
- Make the sage butter sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the saucepan. Add the garlic and sage leaves and cook, swirling the pan often, until the butter turns amber in color.
- Combine ingredients: Remove the pan from the heat and scoop out some of the sage leaves. Add the drained pasta, pine nuts, and mushrooms to the browned butter sauce and toss well to coat. If desired, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Finish and serve: Add the remaining sage leaves and gently stir through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dishes and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using a mix of wild mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of sage according to your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg