This quick and easy-to-prepare keto walnut sage brown butter sauce combines the nutty aromas of brown butter and walnuts with the earthy hint of sage for an unbeatable balance of tastes and texture.
Low-carb, gluten-free, and vegetarian, this sauce is savory and flavorful over keto pasta, hearts of palm noodles, zucchini noodles, shirataki noodles, or spaghetti squash noodles.
When you're in the mood for a quick, comforting, warm pasta dish packed with flavor and low in carbs, look no further than this Walnut Sage Brown Butter Sauce that can be a main dish or side dish.
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This was inspired by my Instant Pot Keto Chicken Tomato Alfredo Pasta on this site.
Whether on a keto diet or just looking for a delicious meal, this sauce is a great choice for everyone.
Are you looking for a delicious, hearty, healthy meal that takes mere minutes to prepare? Look no further than this Keto Walnut Sage Brown Butter Pasta Sauce.
This flavorful and nutritious sauce contains healthy fats from butter and walnuts and is perfectly seasoned with earthy sage.
Not only is this low-carb meal packed with flavor, but research has shown that following a keto diet can improve longevity, reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer, and jumpstart weight loss.
It is such a simple sauce to prepare and is made in minutes! You can serve this sauce over Keto Kaizen Pasta, Hearts of Palm Noodles, spiralized zucchini noodles, Shirataki Noodles, spaghetti squash noodles, or gluten-free noodles if you're not counting carbs.
Ingredients
The Sauce
- 6 tablespoon Butter
- ⅓ cup chopped Walnuts
- 12-15 fresh Sage Leaves
Pasta
- 1 ½ cups Keto Pasta, Hearts of Palm Noodles, zoodles, or pasta of choice
Garnish
- 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
See the printable recipe card for nutritional details.
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta of choice as directed on the package. Drain pasta in a colander.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the walnuts and sage leaves.
Stir and cook for about 2 minutes or until the butter starts to brown.
Add cooked drained pasta to the skillet and toss in the sage walnut butter sauce. Remove from heat, plate, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Variations
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to imbue heat into the dish while cooking.
- Meat- add cooked chopped bacon, cooked pancetta, or grilled chicken to this dish to make it a satisfying low-carb main dish.
Equipment
- One Large Skillet
- One Large Stockpot
Storage
Store the leftover cooked pasta and sauce in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave and serve.
📖 Printable Recipe Card
Walnut Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Ingredients
Sauce
- 6 tablespoon Butter
- ⅓ cup chopped Walnuts
- 12-15 fresh Sage Leaves
Pasta
- 1 ½ cups Keto Pasta zoodles, or pasta of choice
Garnish
- 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook and drain the pasta of choice as directed on the package.1 ½ cups Keto Pasta
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the walnuts and sage leaves. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes or until the butter starts to brown.6 tablespoon Butter, ⅓ cup chopped Walnuts, 12-15 fresh Sage Leaves
- Add cooked drained pasta to the skillet and toss in the sage walnut butter sauce. Remove from heat, plate, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
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Notes
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