SPAGHETTI WITH BASIL AND PARSLEY

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Herbs and cheese are tossed with warm pasta for a simple, delicious dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound spaghetti
3 garlic cloves, crushed
Crushed red-pepper flakes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped or sliced into ribbons
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
3/4 to 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking water.
  • Return reserved cooking water to pot. Add garlic and a pinch of red-pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add butter, and swirl to melt.
  • Return pasta to pot, and toss to coat. Add herbs, reserving some for garnish. Toss in 1/2 cup feta and the Pecorino. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with reserved herbs. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup feta and a pinch of red-pepper flakes if desired.

Ck Charlie
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This is the best spaghetti recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Larry Platt
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the basil and parsley.


Zachery MacArthur
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or proteins to change it up.


Cameron Jagers
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and the flavor is amazing.


Sardar Salar
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


uzair hassan
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use fresh or dried herbs, depending on what I have on hand.


Obi Ikechukwu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Lamin Mbye
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I also like to add some cooked chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.


jiraya uchiha
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I love how this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish.


Mohsan Ali
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This is my go-to recipe for spaghetti. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


UtahDontSurf
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of basil and parsley is perfect.


rana abdurrahman
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The basil and parsley added a delicious freshness to the dish.