The taste of sage adds a new layer of flavor to the traditional creamy pasta sauce. The fusilli adds funky twists to the presentation.

Ingredients

• 16 Tbs butter, unsalted
• 16 fresh sage leaves
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
• 4 oz chevré goat cheese
• black pepper, freshly ground
• salt
• 1 pound long fusilli pasta

Directions

1. Follow the directions on How to Cook Pasta.
2. In a large skillet, over low heat, melt the butter.
3. Add the sage leaves and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the cream and chicken broth, raising the heat to medium-low.
5. Add the chevré cheese and stir well.
6. Bring the cream mixture to a low boil. Continue to cook until the mixture lightly coats a spoon when dipped in the sauce. This should take about 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add the cooked fusilli to the sauce.
9. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and stir, allowing to cook for 1 minute.
10. Serve in bowls with additional grated cheese if desired.

Note: Experiment with different pasta shapes, but use a thicker pasta to hold the sauce. Spaghetti is too thin for this sauce, it is similar to Fettuccine Alfredo.

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