Ina Garten Brown Butter Sage Sauce Recipe
If you love simple and tasty sauces, this Ina Garten Brown Butter Sage Sauce Recipe is perfect. It is rich, nutty and full of flavor. This sauce goes well with pasta, gnocchi, chicken and even roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 10 –12 fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Wash the sage leaves and pat dry. Measure butter. Keep everything ready before heating.
Melt the Butter
- Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Melt slowly until it starts to foam.
Brown the Butter
- Continue cooking. Stir occasionally. Butter should turn golden brown and smell nutty.
Add Sage Leaves
- Add fresh sage leaves to the brown butter. Stir for 1–2 minutes until crisp and fragrant.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt and black pepper. Stir gently. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Optional Lemon Twist
- Add lemon juice if you want a fresh, bright flavor. Stir well into the sauce.
Serve Immediately
- Pour sauce over cooked pasta, gnocchi, chicken or vegetables. Serve hot for best flavor.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control salt.
- Do not leave butter unattended; it can burn fast.
- Fresh sage gives the best aroma and flavor.
- Stir constantly for even browning.
- Serve immediately for crisp sage texture.