Butter and Sage Sauce

NOTE: This is the simplest of all sauces. It is especially good with filled fresh pasta like ravioli and tortellini. It also works with fresh fettuccine or any dried pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese at the table.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Place butter, sage, and ¹/₂ teaspoon salt in medium skillet set over medium heat. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until butter is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Use immediately.

VARIATION:

Butter and Pine Nut Sauce

Toast 2 tablespoons chopped pine nuts in medium skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set nuts aside, then proceed with recipe, omitting sage and adding toasted nuts and 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves when butter has turned golden brown.