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Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce

Creamy Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce for Cozy Nights

Indulge in this Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce, a creamy delight perfect for cozy nights and family-friendly meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Used as the base for making brown butter.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be a lighter alternative.
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Dried sage can be used if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Consider using fresh minced garlic for a brighter taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for a subtler taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper works best.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Greased Baking Dish
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin & Gouda Stuffed Shells with Brown Butter & Sage Alfredo Sauce
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, Gouda, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, nutmeg, sage, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stuff each pasta shell with the mixture and place them in the greased baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown, then stir in heavy cream and remaining sage, and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, coating them evenly.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust ingredients to suit your family’s taste and feel free to add other herbs.

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