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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:
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Prepare Bread Crumbs:
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.