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Sage is a herb I really don’t use often enough, and every time I cook with it I always vow to use it more. It’s got the most beautiful rich and earthy flavour, and the leaves are so soft and silky (is it weird to get this excited about a herb?).
I think the reason I don’t use it as often as I could is that I sometimes don’t know what to do with it – it’s got such a rich flavour and can sometimes overpower the other flavours in a dish.
The answer: pasta! Pasta doesn’t have a huge amount of flavour on its own (I’m guessing I didn’t need to tell you that), so it’s the perfect accompaniment for a bold flavour like sage. Along with a simple buttery sauce and a few pumpkin seeds for a bit of crunch, this is a super tasty and super…
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