Cooking With Chef Hermann: Herby Pasta with Garlic and Olives

Herby Pasta with Garlic and Olives

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pappardelle or other wide noodle, cooked
• Salt, pepper
• ¼ C Olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves minced
• 1 C finely chopped parsley
• 1 C Basil leaves
• 1 C Olives, sliced
• ¼ C Scallions finely sliced
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 TB butter
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Heat Dutch oven with 1/4C oil. Add garlic and cook until tender.  Add parsley, olives, red pepper and scallions.  Add the pasta, ½ C of pasta water (or broth) and butter.  Toss with the basil, lemon zest and lemon juice.  Add Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.  Serve and top with fresh Parmesan cheese (optional).