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Herbaceous Linguine Delight: Quick and Easy Pasta Recipe 🌿🍝

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Pasta with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Overview:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pasta with Fresh Herbs recipe, a quick and easy dish perfect for any occasion. With a total preparation time of just 35 minutes, including 20 minutes of cooking, this recipe yields approximately 6 servings, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends. Bursting with the goodness of fresh herbs and aromatic garlic, this stove-top pasta dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting bread crumbs)
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 12 ounces linguine

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Bread Crumbs:

    • In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add bread crumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
    • Once toasted, remove from heat and transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl.
  2. Saute Onion and Garlic:

    • In the same skillet, using the remaining olive oil, sautΓ© the chopped red onion over low heat until soft, but not yet browned, for about 2 minutes.
    • Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until soft, for approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Simmer with Chicken Broth:

    • Stir in the chicken broth and simmer until heated through.
    • Season the mixture with sea salt and red pepper flakes according to your taste preferences.
  4. Combine with Fresh Herbs:

    • Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a large pasta bowl.
    • Add chopped fresh basil leaves, mint leaves, parsley, and thyme to the bowl, stirring to combine.
  5. Cook Linguine:

    • In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil.
    • Add 2 teaspoons of coarse salt to the boiling water.
    • Cook the linguine in the boiling salted water until al dente, following the package instructions.
  6. Toss Pasta with Herb Mixture:

    • Once the linguine is cooked, drain it well and transfer it to the pasta bowl containing the herb mixture.
    • Toss the pasta with the herb mixture until evenly coated.
  7. Serve:

    • To serve, sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the pasta.
    • Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 438.2
  • Fat: 9.9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 429.2mg
  • Carbohydrates: 72.9g
    • Fiber: 4.1g
    • Sugar: 3.2g
  • Protein: 13.6g

Keywords:

Stove Top, Easy, Pasta, Fresh Herbs, Quick, Family-Friendly

Recipe Notes:

  • This Pasta with Fresh Herbs recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors, but feel free to customize it according to your preferences.
  • You can add more red pepper flakes for extra heat or adjust the quantity of fresh herbs to suit your taste.
  • Serve this dish as a main course for a satisfying meal or as a side dish alongside your favorite protein.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but the dish is best enjoyed fresh.
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