Name: Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta with Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American

Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta with Sage cover

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta with Sage

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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove half eaves for garnish, leaving the rest in the pan.

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 secs until fragrant. They will quickly burn!

Whisk in tomato paste and pumpkin purée. Cook 2–3 minutes to deepen flavor.

Pour in heavy cream, nutmeg, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.

Add parmesan and pasta water, whisking until sauce is silky.

Tuen off the stove and toss pasta into the sauce until coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Garnish with reserved crispy sage leaves and extra parmesan before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Your Butter Low and Slow 🧈
Use medium-low heat and watch carefully for the milk solids to turn golden brown (3-4 minutes), then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning—this nutty flavor is the dish's foundation.
Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧
Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water to adjust your sauce consistency; add it gradually to create a silky, restaurant-quality coating that clings to every strand.
Crisp Your Sage Leaves Separately 🍃
Fry sage leaves in the brown butter for 30-45 seconds until crispy, then remove and reserve them to garnish just before serving—this preserves their texture and prevents them from wilting into the sauce.
Toast Your Nutmeg Fresh 🌰
Grate whole nutmeg directly into your cream mixture rather than using pre-ground, which loses potency quickly and significantly enhances the dish's warmth and depth.
Bloom Your Tomato Paste in Butter 🍅
Stir tomato paste into the brown butter for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to deepen its umami flavor and eliminate any tinny taste from the can.