Pasta with Fresh Herbs

INGREDIENTS

1 pound of your favourite pasta (such as pappardelle)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (preferably from a baguette)
1 cup of chopped fresh pasta mix herbs (or a combination of fresh basil, oregano, and parsley, to taste)

DIRECTIONS

Cook the pasta in lightly salted water according to the package directions.

In the meantime, heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch or larger skillet or saute pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted and the foaming subsides, add the garlic and stir 1 – 2 minutes until golden. Add bread crumbs and cook 4 – 5 minutes, stirring from time to time, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a bowl and reserve the skillet.

When the pasta is done, remove about 1 cup of water and reserve. Drain the pasta.

Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, add the fresh herbs and stir to cook, about 2 minutes.

Add several tablespoons of the pasta water to the pan. Add the pasta and toss well, adding more water if needed to moisten.

Serve topped with reserved bread crumbs.

Serves 6.