Pasta with Herb Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and easy-to-make Pasta with Herb Butter! This recipe combines tender pasta with a luxurious, silky butter sauce infused with fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and chives, creating a delightful medley of flavors. A touch of garlic, a hint of zesty lemon, and the option to sprinkle Parmesan cheese take this dish to the next level. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick yet elegant recipe is perfect for busy evenings or last-minute entertaining. Serve it as a stand-alone vegetarian masterpiece or pair it with your favorite protein for a more hearty meal. Simple to prepare yet bursting with fresh, comforting flavors, this herb butter pasta will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 100 grams of unsalted butter to the skillet and melt.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the chopped parsley, basil, chives, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir well to combine, letting the herbs infuse into the butter for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the herb butter. If the sauce appears too thick, gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything one final time to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 3145 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% | |
*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.
