Spaghetti with Fresh Herbs Recipe
Overview
This Spaghetti with Fresh Herbs recipe is a delightful choice for a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for a light weekend lunch or dinner. With a total cooking time of just 35 minutes, it’s a favorite that combines the freshness of herbs with the comforting appeal of pasta.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Serves: 4
- Calories per serving: 804.6 kcal
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 350 g | Spaghetti |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 60 g | Butter |
| 1 cup | Mixed herbs (finely chopped) |
| 1 | Lemon (juice and rind of) |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 2-3 dashes | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 80 g | Parmesan cheese |
Instructions
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Prepare Spaghetti:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add salt and spaghetti. Cook for 12-14 minutes or until al dente.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- While the spaghetti is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- Remove any thick or woody stems from the herbs and discard them.
- Finely chop the herbs until you have about 3/4 cup of chopped herbs.
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Cook the Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until it just begins to color.
- Remove the saucepan from heat immediately.
- Off the heat, add cream, butter, lemon rind and juice, chopped herbs, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Combine and Serve:
- When the spaghetti is cooked to your liking, drain it well.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the saucepan with the prepared sauce.
- Return the saucepan to low-medium heat.
- Toss the spaghetti gently with two forks to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the spaghetti.
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Serve:
- Divide the spaghetti into bowls.
- Drizzle over any remaining sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, optionally with a crisp green salad and a glass of dry white wine.
This Spaghetti with Fresh Herbs recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors from the fresh herbs and lemon, complemented by the richness of butter and Parmesan cheese. It’s a quick and satisfying dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen, perfect for any occasion when you crave a savory European-inspired meal in under an hour. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and simplicity of this dish that makes every bite a delightful experience!
