Pasta with Butter Sauce

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Communitytable.com- Candace Floyd

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 12 fresh sage leaves
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

  2. Return pasta to pot. Cook over medium heat until water is absorbed.

  3. In medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sage leaves. Cook until butter browns and sage becomes almost crispy, about 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.

  4. Add to pasta and toss to coat. Stir in pasta water. Cook over medium heat until water is absorbed. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

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