Herbed Pasta Salad

Herbed Pasta Salad

Ingredients
  1. 1 shallot minced (about 1/4 cup)
  2. 1 clove garlic
  3. 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for pasta water and seasoning
  4. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 2 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as dill, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and basil, cilantro, finely chopped
  6. Freshly ground pepper
  7. 3/4 pound spaghetti or other pasta
  8. 1 fresh lemon, juice and zest
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander, and return to pot. Stir in the herb sauce. Serve warm.
Add in
  1. Parmesan cheese
  2. 1 cup frozen peas
  3. 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  4. Red pepper
  5. Scallions
  6. Pine nuts
  7. or anything that sounds good!
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