Pasta with Fresh Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and aromatic Pasta with Fresh Herbs, a quick and easy recipe that’s as flavorful as it is simple. Featuring a medley of fresh basil, parsley, thyme, and chives, this dish brings the garden to your plate in just 30 minutes. Tossed with golden sautéed garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, each bite is light yet indulgent. Perfectly al dente spaghetti or linguine is coated in a luscious herb-infused olive oil, making it an ideal choice for a vegetarian main course or a versatile side dish. Serve this fresh herb pasta with an additional garnish of Parmesan and basil for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the garlic and all the fresh herbs (basil, parsley, thyme, and chives) and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Lower the heat and stir in the chopped herbs, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the herb mixture. If the mixture seems dry, gradually stir in some of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan, a few whole basil leaves, or a sprinkle of parsley for an extra touch of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 845 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% | |
*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.
