Ten Minute Herb Pasta
Needing a one pot wonder pasta to go with your dinner? This ten minute herb pasta is full of flavor and takes only 5 ingredients to make.
This ten minute herb pasta is so easy and nothing to it. It’s a great side choice to any grilled or pan seared meats to compliment your dish. Providing a light and well-balanced taste to the overall dish. It doesn’t take away from the entree, but it does leave a statement enough to want to make again and again.
Every time I make my balsamic chicken meatballs, I really enjoy making this ten minute herb pasta on the side with it. Sometimes I combine the two together and make a full pasta dish with it. The two pair so well together, and I always make my roasted garlic to go with it. The three together as one seriously tastes amazing and I always look forward to making it.
It doesn’t require a ton of ingredients either. Almost all of the items needed may already be found in your pantry. You won’t need to worry about purchasing specialty ingredients and it can be prepared in no time. And best of all, it tastes even better the next day.
If you are in a pinch and are needing to make something easy and quick, this ten minute herb pasta will be a new must in your home. The time includes the making the pasta and can be made at the last second.
Ten Minute Herb Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti pasta (linguine or fettuccini can also be used)
- 1 tsp. of each: red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, parsley, rosemary
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tbl. olive oil
- 4 cloves roasted garlic, (optional; or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, cook the pasta according to the directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot and add in the olive oil.
- Mix in the red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, parsely, rosemary, lemon juice, and garlic. Toss to combine.
- Pouring 1/4 cup at a time, slowly pour in the pasta water and stir. The pasta should become wet and slightly creamy. If the pasta is still thick, add more water until loosened. It may only take 1/2-3/4 cup to achieve consistency.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.
About Nicole
Hey There! My name is Nicole Johnston and I have been making food for as long as I can remember. From a little girl cooking with her grandmother to making new dishes and using her husband as a taste tester.
