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Garlic and herb capellini with a fork and spoon on a plate.
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5 from 3 votes

Garlic and Herb Capellini

Servings: 4
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • ½ pound capellini
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons thinly sliced chives plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon minced thyme plus more for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Add a handful of salt followed by the pasta and boil for 5 to 6 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
  • Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add oil and butter. Once butter has melted add shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta, season with salt and pepper and toss together.
  • Add reserved pasta water to the skillet, sprinkle herbs over pasta and toss together. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from the stove and finish pasta with additional herbs and a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg