Herb Pasta
Pasta
What You’ll Need:
🍝 6 oz (170 g) spaghetti or linguine (gluten-free if desired)
🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🌶️ 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
🍋 zest of 1 lemon
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🌿 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
🌿 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
🧂 salt and black pepper, to taste
🧀 2 tbsp cashew parmesan
💦 reserved pasta water, as needed
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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How You’ll Make It
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add Herbs & Lemon: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, basil, and oregano. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss Pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss well. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
- Season & Finish: Season with salt, pepper, and top with cashew Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes, Tips, Storage, & Swaps
Herb Pasta
Ingredients:
🍝 6 oz (170 g) spaghetti or linguine (gluten-free if desired)
🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🌶️ 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
🍋 zest of 1 lemon
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🌿 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
🌿 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
🧂 salt and black pepper, to taste
🧀 2 tbsp cashew parmesan
💦 reserved pasta water, as needed
Features:
Instructions:
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add Herbs & Lemon: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, basil, and oregano. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss Pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss well. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
- Season & Finish: Season with salt, pepper, and top with cashew Parmesan. Serve warm.
