Herby Pasta ith Garlic and Green Olives

Name: Herby Pasta With Garlic and Green Olives
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. pappardelle or other wide noodle; Kosher salt; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 8 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives; ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 cup basil leaves; 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

By Andy Baraghani

September 18, 2018

Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou

Dishes that rely on a quick sauté to bring out garlic's bright side, like this herb-laced riff on aglio e olio, require planning and vigilance—you need to have all your other ingredients at the ready to cool down that pan and not let the garlic get acrid and burnt. Also, feel free to use whatever tender herb you like for this pasta (a mix of tarragon, chives, and dill works well).

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