Mixed Fresh Herb Pasta

Name: Mixed Fresh Herb Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 shallots; 1 tsp. Coarse salt; 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 c. packed mixed fresh herbs, such as mint, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and basil; 1/4 c. snipped fresh fennel fronds; Freshly ground pepper; 3/4 lb. spaghetti or other pasta

Published: Apr 17, 2010

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Vary the sauce with any tender herbs you have on hand.

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Ingredients

3 shallots
1 tsp. Coarse salt
6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as mint, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and basil
1/4 cup snipped fresh fennel fronds
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 lb. spaghetti or other pasta

Directions

1. Step 1Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add salt and pasta. Cook until the pasta is al dente according to package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, place shallots on a cutting board, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Using the side of a chef's knife, crush into a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add oil and lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Add herbs and fennel fronds to shallot paste, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Drain the pasta in a colander, and return to pot. Stir in the herb sauce. Serve warm.