Pasta with Sage and Butter

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
2. 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.