Imagine a sauce so rich, so decadent, that it makes you forget you're even eating a vegan dish. Our Vegan Brown Butter Sage Sauce is a culinary magic trick that turns simple pasta into a gourmet experience that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. With just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time, you'll create a restaurant-quality sauce that's creamy, nutty, and absolutely irresistible - proving that plant-based cooking can be both luxurious and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta of choice
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: vegan butter, fresh sage leaves, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and your choice of cooked pasta.
- In a medium-sized skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
- Once the butter has melted, add the fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Cook the sage in the butter for about 2-3 minutes, or until the leaves become crispy and the butter starts to turn a golden brown color. Keep a close eye on it to avoid burning.
- As the butter browns, it will develop a nutty aroma. This is the signature flavor of brown butter, so be attentive to the changes in color and smell.
- Next, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté the garlic in the brown butter for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Be careful not to let the garlic burn, as this will impart a bitter taste to the sauce.
- Once the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, remove the skillet from the heat. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the brown butter sage sauce. Toss the pasta gently to ensure it is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional fresh sage leaves if desired. Enjoy your delicious vegan brown butter sage sauce!
Tips
- Use a light-colored skillet to monitor the butter's browning process precisely
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning and ensure even browning
- Fresh sage leaves are crucial - they provide an authentic, aromatic flavor
- Stir constantly when browning butter to prevent scorching
- Choose a high-quality vegan butter with good fat content for the best browning
- Have all ingredients prepped before starting to prevent burning
- Work quickly once the butter starts browning to control the cooking process
- If you're unsure about browning, it's better to remove from heat slightly early than risk burning
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 204kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg
