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Brown Butter Sage Tortellini

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A cozy and quick homemade dinner featuring fresh tortellini tossed in nutty brown butter with crispy sage and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings when you want comfort food without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12–15 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • Lemon zest from 1 small lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add fresh tortellini and cook 3-4 minutes until they float and are tender but still hold shape. Use a slotted spoon to transfer tortellini to the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Stir occasionally as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes). Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  3. Add fresh sage leaves to the browned butter and fry gently for 1-2 minutes until crisp and slightly darkened. Remove sage with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels if extra crispness is desired.
  4. Add drained tortellini to the skillet with brown butter and sage. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water if sauce seems dry. Cook 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors.
  5. Remove from heat. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over tortellini, add freshly ground black pepper and optional lemon zest. Toss lightly.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with crispy sage leaves and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Keep heat moderate when browning butter to avoid burning. Use fresh tortellini for best texture. Reserve some pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Crisp sage separately on paper towels for extra crunch. Toss tortellini off heat to prevent cheese clumping.

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Keywords: brown butter, sage, tortellini, quick dinner, comfort food, Parmesan, easy pasta, cozy meal

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