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Perfect Romantic Fresh Egg Pasta Recipe with Easy Brown Butter & Sage Sauce

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A simple yet elegant fresh egg pasta paired with a nutty brown butter and crispy sage sauce, perfect for romantic dinners or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 12–15 fresh sage leaves, washed and patted dry
  • Pinch of salt, to season the sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: On a clean countertop or in a large bowl, mound the flour and create a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well, add salt and olive oil if using. Using a fork, gently whisk the eggs, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges. Once it becomes less liquid, start kneading with your hands.
  2. Knead the dough: Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky. If too dry, wet your hands and continue kneading; if too sticky, dust with a bit more flour.
  3. Rest the dough: Shape dough into a ball, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough: Divide dough into 2 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion out thinly with a rolling pin or use a pasta machine starting at the thickest setting and gradually thinning it out until sheets are about 1/16 inch (1.5mm) thick.
  5. Cut the pasta: Fold the sheet lightly and cut into ribbons about ¼ inch (6mm) wide for fettuccine or wider for pappardelle. Unfold and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
  6. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add fresh pasta and cook for 2–3 minutes until al dente.
  7. Prepare the brown butter & sage sauce: While pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl occasionally and watch for the butter to foam and turn golden brown with a nutty aroma (around 4–5 minutes). Add the sage leaves and fry until crisp (about 1 minute). Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper.
  8. Toss pasta with sauce: Drain pasta, reserving a bit of pasta water. Add pasta to the skillet with brown butter and sage. Toss gently, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to coat evenly.
  9. Serve: Plate warm pasta, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan if desired, and garnish with extra sage leaves.

Notes

If dough feels tough after resting, let it sit longer. Watch butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs for best dough texture. Save some pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Fresh sage is best for frying; dried sage is too strong and won’t crisp well.

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