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8) Buttered Noodles with Toasted Garlic and Crispy Sage

This one is technically for the kids but honestly I make it for myself and share reluctantly. Garlic chips and crispy sage in brown butter is a combination that smells like a real restaurant kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta egg noodles or spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan optional

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until tender. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic; cook until light brown and crisp, 1-2 minutes. Stir so it doesn't burn.
  4. Remove garlic to a plate. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and the sage leaves; fry until sage is crispy, about 30 seconds.
  5. Toss pasta with butter, crispy garlic, and sage. Add a splash of pasta water if it needs loosening.
  6. Season with salt and sprinkle Parmesan if you like.