Featuring Sage, the December Pick of the Month

Pumpkin Sage Pasta

Sage is a fragrant, evergreen herb that adds depth and warmth to a variety of dishes. With its earthy, slightly peppery flavor, sage is often used in savory recipes, complementing everything from roasted vegetables to creamy pasta sauces.

Explore fresh and dried sage at your local grocery store!

Prep Time: 5 minutes.

Cook Time: 15 minutes.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients

  • 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced.
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced.
  • 1 cup 1% milk, or non-dairy alterative.
  • 1/2 cup half and half, or non-dairy creamer.
  • 1 can pumpkin puree.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • 8 ounces pasta, cooked.

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until crispy. Add sage and cook for 30 seconds more. Transfer mixture to a plate lined with paper towels.
  2. In the same pan add milk, half and half, pumpkin, salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring until a sauce forms.
  3. To serve, ladle sauce over the cooked pasta and top with the crispy sage mixture.

What’s so Great About Sage?

  • Sage is a fragrant herb that imparts a warm and earthy flavor.
  • Sage adds flavor to dishes without adding extra salt or fat.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Sage?

  • Sage pairs well with meats, pasta, soup, stew, stuffing and roasted root vegetables.
  • Dried sage has a more concentrated flavor and should be added towards the beginning of the recipe to allow it time to mellow.
  • Pan-fry sage leaves for 30 to 60 seconds for a crispy garnish.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Choose fresh, dried or ground sage.
  • Storage: For fresh sage, store in a plastic container in the refrigerator.
  • Preparation: Remove the leaves from the stem, wash with cold water and pat dry.
  • Cooking: Dried sage should be added towards the beginning of the recipe while fresh sage is best when added towards the end.

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 250.
    • Total Fat: 8 g.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 37 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g.
    • Protein: 8 g.

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