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A plate of butternut squash ravioli drizzled with sage butter sauce

Brown Butter Sage Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli

This classic brown butter sage sauce is rich, nutty, and aromatic, perfectly complementing the sweetness of butternut squash ravioli.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

Brown Butter Sage Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 6-8 leaves fresh sage whole or chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
  • Let the butter melt and continue cooking until it starts to brown and smell nutty, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sage leaves. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sage is crisp.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the sauce over cooked butternut squash ravioli and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This sauce works best with fresh pasta. You can add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Keyword Brown Butter, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Pasta Sauce, Sage