# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12.3 oz ditalini pasta
02 - 8.5 cups water
03 - 1 tbsp kosher salt
→ Sauce
04 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 20 fresh sage leaves
06 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
07 - 1.75 oz grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
11 - Lemon zest (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Bring 8.5 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add kosher salt and ditalini pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add sage leaves and cook, swirling the pan, until the butter turns golden brown and leaves become crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
03 - Remove crispy sage leaves with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels. Add minced garlic to the brown butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the drained ditalini to the skillet with the brown butter and garlic. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce consistency.
05 - Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest if using. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
06 - Plate the pasta immediately, garnishing with crispy sage leaves and extra Parmesan cheese.
