Fresh Herb Sauce for Pasta
Elevate your pasta dishes with this vibrant Fresh Herb Sauce—a quick, no-cook recipe that bursts with garden-fresh flavors! Featuring a medley of parsley, basil, chives, and thyme, this sauce delivers an aromatic blend that’s light yet satisfying. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice and zest, a touch of garlic, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, it creates a luscious, silky coating for your favorite pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes, this herbaceous delight can also be customized with grated Parmesan for a hint of creaminess. Perfect for a summer dinner or a simple weeknight meal, this easy-to-make sauce is a fantastic way to bring the freshness of your herb garden to the table. Pair with linguine or spaghetti and enjoy every bite of this wholesome, flavor-packed dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry all the fresh herbs.
Roughly chop the parsley, basil, and chives. Strip the thyme leaves from their stems and set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, basil, chives, thyme, and minced garlic. Blend until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the herb mixture becomes a smooth sauce. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
Add the juice and zest of the lemon, salt, and black pepper. Blend briefly to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning to your preference.
If using Parmesan cheese, add it to the food processor and pulse until incorporated into the sauce.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar. Toss with your favorite freshly cooked pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti, and serve immediately.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.6 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2137 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 861 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
