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Lemon Sage Pasta Salad

Gardening Guide: The Ultimate Sage Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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Lemon Sage Pasta Salad

Fresh and light, indulge in the flavors of summer with a plateful of Lemon Sage Pasta Salad!

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

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Lemon Sage Pasta Salad

Lemon Sage Pasta Salad

One of the things I enjoy about having my very own home garden is being able to harvest fresh vegetables on the fly. Not only does this save me a lot of grocery shopping time, but homegrown vegetables are, hands-down, infinitely more delicious and nutritious than commercially sold vegetables. That’s especially true in a dish like this Lemon Sage Pasta Salad.

If I’ve got a good veggie harvest, and I’m craving something light and easy, this recipe for pasta salad is my go-to dish. I usually have some type of pasta in my pantry, but for this recipe I prefer bowtie pasta. They don’t just look cute; the chewy texture of bowtie pasta mixes a lot better with the carrots, broccoli, onions, sage, and lemons.

Homegrown veggies can seem a lot sweeter because they’re fresh, but the citrusy combo of sage and lemons balances the sweetness out. Parmesan cheese gives this dish an added salty touch, while the butter and olive oil brighten up the colorful ensemble.

What can really make this salad appetizing is the enticing aroma of garden sage. It draws you in without being overpowering. Before you know it, you’ve finished your plateful of Lemon Sage Pasta Salad and are ready for seconds!

What makes this recipe even more tempting is the fact that it won’t even take half an hour to complete. If you happen to have an impromptu lunch with friends or surprise weeknight dinner visitors, preparing some Lemon Sage Pasta Salad will definitely get you out of a sticky situation. Plus, your guests are going to appreciate your dish even more once they taste the freshness of your homegrown veggies!

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Fresh and light, indulge in the flavors of summer with a plateful of Lemon Sage Pasta Salad!

  • Author: Bill Dugan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 carrots, julienned
  • 6 to 8 green onions
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 bunch fresh sage leaves, stems removed
  • 1 12-ounce box bowtie pasta
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, chop onions, sage, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Julienne the carrots. Set aside.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and broccoli and cook until slightly soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the sage and onions and cook, stirring, until lightly brown, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  4. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Mix in vegetables and then toss with the lemon-butter mixture. Mix in Parmesan and serve immediately.

Sage is one of the most versatile and easy herbs for home gardeners to grow! With The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb.

Have you tried this recipe? It’s so easy and satisfying on a summer day. Please tell us how it turned out for you.

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  • Susan M. November 1, 2022

    Are you really sure that you want to polish off one serving of Lemon Sage Pasta Salad and be ready for another? Isn’t this the way that Americans are the fattest people on earth? Slow down and eat mindfully.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Sage
  • Types of Sage Plants
  • Growing Sage from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Sage in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Sage
  • Should You Fertilize Your Sage Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants
  • Harvesting and Pruning Your Sage
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Sage Garden
  • Root Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Root Rot in Sage Plants
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sage
  • 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Growing Sage at Home
  • 10 Sage Companion Plants
  • Plant Profiles

  • Scarlet Sage
  • Mealycup Sage
  • Golden Variegated Sage
  • Cleveland Sage
  • Pineapple Sage
  • Common Sage
  • Recipes

  • Pumpkin Sage Soup
  • Butternut Squash, Sage, and Goat Cheese Lasagna
  • Lemon Sage Pasta Salad
  • Sage-Lemon Tea
  • Classic Turkey Sage Dressing
  • Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage
  • Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sage
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Sage
  • Resources about Sage
  • Sage Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
  • How Do I Overwinter My Sage Plant?
  • The Ultimate Sage Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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