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Herby Pasta With Garlic and Green Olives

4.6

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Dinner plate of pappardelle noodles with basil and parsley sauce pasta twirled onto fork.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li

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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