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Savory Honeycomb Pasta with Brown Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring nutty brown butter sauce and tender honeycomb pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) honeycomb pasta (miele pasta)
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, preferably European-style
  • About 10 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (100 grams) Parmesan cheese, finely grated (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) toasted pine nuts or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil using about 1 tablespoon of salt per 4 quarts (4 liters) of water. Add the honeycomb pasta and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. After 3-4 minutes, when the butter starts to brown and smell nutty, remove from heat.
  3. Add the thinly sliced garlic and fresh sage leaves to the browned butter. Sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not browned and sage leaves become crispy.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water.
  5. Transfer the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the brown butter sauce. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce seems dry.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Toss again until the cheese melts slightly and creates a silky coating. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. If using toasted nuts, gently fold them in now.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh sage leaves if desired.

Notes

If butter starts to burn, lower heat and add a splash of pasta water to cool the pan. Reserve pasta water to help bind sauce and pasta. Use tongs or a large spoon to gently fold pasta to keep honeycomb pockets intact. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, swap pasta and butter accordingly but note flavor differences.

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Keywords: honeycomb pasta, brown butter sauce, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner, savory pasta, Parmesan, sage, comfort food

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