Pasta in Olive oil and Herbs

This bright pasta dish is utter simplicity to make. Basil, mint and oregano is added to give it light and aromatic flavors.

Preparation Time: 5 mins.                     Cooking Time: 15 mins.

Serves 4



Ingredients

• 450 gms dried pasta


• Salt to taste


• 4 peeled garlic cloves


• 2 cups fresh herb leaves (see text above)


• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


• Freshly grated grana, pecorino, or Parmesan cheese, about ½ cup


• Freshly grated black pepper

Method

1. Cook the pasta in a large quantity of rapidly boiling salted water until cooked al dente; do not overcook.


2. Place the garlic cloves and herb leaves on a cutting board, sprinkle with salt, and chop them with a knife until uniformly minced.


3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat to warm.


4. Just before the pasta finishes cooking, dump the herb and garlic mixture into the skillet to warm through.


5. Drain the pasta well, then remove the herbs from the heat and add the pasta and the grated cheese.


6. Toss well, season to taste with pepper, and serve immediately.