Spaghetti with Herb Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with this vibrant and flavorful Spaghetti with Herb Sauce—a delightful dish bursting with fresh basil, parsley, and garlic blended into a silky, aromatic sauce. This easy 30-minute recipe combines al dente spaghetti with a luscious herbaceous mixture, enhanced by the tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a touch of Parmesan cheese for creamy richness. Finished with a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or a casual gathering. Tossed together with reserved pasta water for the perfect consistency, each bite is a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients. Serve it hot, garnished with extra cheese, and watch it quickly become a family favorite! Perfectly suited for lovers of quick pasta recipes, vegetarian meals, and classic Italian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Spaghetti
• 30 grams Fresh basil leaves
• 30 grams Fresh parsley leaves
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 60 milliliters Olive oil
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 120 milliliters Pasta cooking water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes). Reserve 120 milliliters of the pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the herb sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil, parsley, and peeled garlic cloves.

Step 3

Pulse the processor a few times to roughly chop the herbs and garlic. Then, add the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a small amount of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches a sauce-like consistency.

Step 4

Taste the herb sauce and adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 5

Once the spaghetti is drained, return it to the pot. Pour the herb sauce over the hot spaghetti and toss well to evenly coat the pasta.

Step 6

Gradually add some of the reserved pasta cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce and ensure it clings well to the noodles.

Step 7

Divide the spaghetti among serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your fragrant and flavorful Spaghetti with Herb Sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(717.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1386.6

Total Fat 75.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 2707.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 42.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 628.7mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 648.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.1%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 38.7%