Fettuccine WITH Fresh Herbs
- 10m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
A simple pasta dish tossed with fresh herbs, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, creating a light and flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried fettuccine or tagliatelle or 1 pound fresh
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- About 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (a combination of any of the following: oregano, thyme, basil, tarragon, parsley, sage, mint, and chives)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 12 ounces dried fettuccine or tagliatelle or 1 pound fresh
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- About 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (a combination of any of the following: oregano, thyme, basil, tarragon, parsley, sage, mint, and chives)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water: 12 ounces dried fettuccine or tagliatelle or 1 pound fresh
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Step 2.
Meanwhile, rub a warmed serving bowl with: 1 garlic clove, halved
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Step 3.
Combine in the bowl: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; About 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (a combination of any of the following: oregano, thyme, basil, tarragon, parsley, sage, mint, and chives); 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces); Salt and black pepper to taste
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Step 4.
Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta, add to the bowl, and toss with the herb mixture and reserved pasta water until the cheese is melted and forms a sauce with the oil and herbs.