Wooden Board Handcrafted Pasta with Sage Butter

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A rustic pasta dish made using traditional hand-rolling techniques on a wooden board, featuring a simple yet profound sage butter sauce. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 60 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, large eggs, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 2, 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.

★ 3.0 (9 ratings) Prep: 45 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mound 2 cups all-purpose flour on a clean wooden board, creating a well in the center; crack 3 large eggs into the well.
  2. Step 2: Using a fork, gently incorporate flour into eggs, starting from the edges and working inward, until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Cover dough with plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Step 4: Roll dough into 1/8-inch-thick sheets using a rolling pin on the wooden board, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  5. Step 5: Cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, then toss with 1/2 tsp sea salt to separate strands.
  6. Step 6: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat; add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage leaves and cook for 2 minutes until crisp and fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing until coated and heated through, 2 minutes; stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the sauce coats the pasta strands.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wooden Board Handcrafted Pasta with Sage Butter take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (45 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Wooden Board Handcrafted Pasta with Sage Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wooden Board Handcrafted Pasta with Sage Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Wooden Board Handcrafted Pasta with Sage Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Wooden Board Handcrafted Pasta with Sage Butter?

Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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