Easy, economical and quick!
1 stick unsalted butter
16 fresh sage leaves
1 lb. penne or your favorite pasta
Parmesan cheese of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, freshly grated
1 cup reserved cooking water from the pasta
Pepper
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
Melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam, then add the sage leaves. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook 3-4 minutes. Add the reserved water and the butter-sage sauce. Cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring and coating the pasta with the sauce. Serve with grated cheese and season with pepper. Serves 4.