Brown Butter Sage Sauce has a buttery, nutty, herby taste. The rich sauce is perfect for tossing over ravioli or gnocchi.

This easy sauce is the perfect way to top off your Italian dinner. For more homemade Sauce Recipes, try Peri Peri Sauce, Homemade Meat Sauce, and Basil Pesto.

Sabrina’s Brown Butter Sage Sauce

In Northern Italy, brown butter is utilized to make an irresistible pasta topping. Sage butter sauce is easy to make, and the result is an unbelievably flavorful. Perfect for tossing over pasta. You’ll love how the nutty butter melds with the bold garlic and sage for a perfect match. Brown Butter Sage Sauce is ideal for tossing over Butternut Squash Ravioli and enjoying on a cold evening.

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Ingredients

▢ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢ 2 cloves garlic , finely minced
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh sage , minced
▢ 1 teaspoon brown sugar , packed
▢ 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
▢ 1 tablespoon parsley , finely minced for garnish
▢ shaved parmesan cheese , for garnish

Instructions

Add butter to a stainless steel skillet on medium heat until it becomes foamy.
Lower heat to medium low and keep cooking until the milk solids start to brown and sink to the bottom of the pan (use a stainless steel skillet so you can watch the butter change color).
Add in garlic, sage, brown sugar, salt and black pepper.
Cook, stirring often, for 15 seconds until fragrant.
Add in the freshly cooked ravioli.
Stir to coat and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese before serving.