Brown Butter Pasta Sauce

Brown butter can really elevate the flavor in any recipe - it gives off this gorgeous, nutty scent and flavor once it’s perfectly browned, and it just really ties together the flavor palate of any dish, especially this pasta sauce! It’s super creamy, with deep notes from the butter mixed with herbs and parmesan cheese; I personally love it on the sweet potato gnocchi pictured (the recipe for which can be found here), but it could be used just as deliciously on chicken, fish, and other pastas, too.

Here are some more pasta and sauce recipes you'll love: Creamy Pumpkin Ravioli, Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Sauce with Mushrooms, and Sweet Corn and White Wine Chickpea Pasta.

Ingredients & Equipment

You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this brown butter sauce:

• Butter
• Heavy cream
• Oregano
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper

Customize This Recipe!

There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:

• Play with different herbs. This is a simple brown butter sauce that only uses oregano, but you can try out different herbs like thyme, sage, and parsley to find a unique combination that you enjoy!
• Add meat. A cured meat like bacon, pancetta, or guanciale is an amazing addition to make this sauce a bit heartier!

Kitchen Tips:

• Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized. 
• Use a light colored pan. Stainless steel or any other brightly colored pans will make it much easier to tell when your browned butter is done - black or dark pans are still fine to use, but you'll have to pay very close attention to the butter to make sure it doesn't burn!