Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce

A Simple Herb Sauce

Fresh herbs have a way of transforming the simplest ingredients into something truly memorable. This sauce relies heavily on the richness of butter and the brightness of fresh parsley to create a coating that clings perfectly to hot pasta. It is a straightforward preparation that celebrates the garden’s bounty, requiring only a few moments at the stove to bring everything together.

The sheer amount of parsley involved turns the butter into a vibrant green vibrance that looks beautiful on the plate. While it pairs wonderfully with any pasta shape, it is particularly good with long noodles that can be thoroughly coated in the savory, garlic-infused mixture. It is a rich and comforting dish best served immediately while the herbs are still fragrant and the butter is warm.

Yield: 4 servings | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Temperature: Stovetop (Medium-Low)

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 Pound butter
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Whole chive, minced (or green onion)
• 2 Cups chopped parsley (Italian)
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooked pasta (for serving)

Instructions

• Saute the minced garlic and chive in the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat for roughly 3 minutes, or until fragrant and soft.
• Add the chopped Italian parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pan.
• Stir gently to thoroughly coat the parsley in the butter mixture, then immediately remove the sauce from the heat to preserve the fresh color of the herbs.
• Pour the warm sauce directly over your prepared pasta.
• Toss well to combine ensuring every noodle is coated and serve immediately.

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Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce

A simple garlic and herb butter sauce stored in a jar, ready to dress a bundle of dried pasta. Made with fresh Italian parsley and chives, this sauce transforms pantry staples into a comforting meal.

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Sauces

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 15 mins Servings: 4 Dietary:

N Nut-Free S Soy-Free V Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ³⁄₄ Pound butter
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Whole chive, minced (or green onion)
• 2 Cups chopped parsley (Italian)
• ¹⁄₂ Teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₄ Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooked pasta (for serving)

Instructions

1. Saute the minced garlic and chive in the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat for roughly 3 minutes, or until fragrant and soft.
2. Add the chopped Italian parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pan.
3. Stir gently to thoroughly coat the parsley in the butter mixture, then immediately remove the sauce from the heat to preserve the fresh color of the herbs.
4. Pour the warm sauce directly over your prepared pasta.
5. Toss well to combine ensuring every noodle is coated and serve immediately.