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Herbed Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 shallot minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for pasta water and seasoning
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as dill, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and basil, cilantro, finely chopped
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 pound spaghetti or other pasta
- 1 fresh lemon, juice and zest
Instructions
- Fill 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.
- Meanwhile, place shallots and garlic clove 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 to shallot paste, and mix well. Season with pepper.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, and return to pot. Stir in the herb sauce. Serve warm.
Add in
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Red pepper
- Scallions
- Pine nuts
- or anything that sounds good!
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