Garlic and Herb Capellini
Servings: 4
Calories: 362kcal
- 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
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.
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