Pasta With Butter, Sage And Parmesan

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   Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt it.

2. 2

   Cook pasta until it is tender, but not quite done.

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   Meanwhile, place butter in a skillet or saucepan large enough to hold the cooked pasta; turn heat to medium, and add sage.

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   Cook until butter turns nut-brown and sage shrivels, then turn heat to a minimum.

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   When the pasta is just about done, scoop out a cup of the cooking water.

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   Drain the pasta.

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   Immediately add it to the butter-sage mixture, and raise heat to medium.

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   Add 3/4 cup of the water, and stir; the mixture will be loose and a little soupy.

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   Cook for about 30 seconds, or until some of the water is absorbed and the pasta is perfectly done.

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    Stir in cheese; the sauce will become creamy.

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    Thin it with a little more water if necessary.

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    Season liberally with pepper and salt to taste, and serve immediately, passing more cheese at the table if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.