Authentic Historical Pasta with Sage and Brown Butter

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A rich, nutty pasta dish inspired by the historical authenticity of Martin guitars, using traditional Italian ingredients and techniques. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pasta, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown, being careful not to burn it. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted and aromatic. If the butter seems too dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  4. Step 4: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, stirring to coat evenly with the butter-sage mixture. Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and glossy. Season with salt to taste.

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