Linguine with Fresh Herbs

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. 2
   Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. 3
   Cook gently, just until the garlic begins to color, then remove from the heat.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, wash and mince the herbs.
5. 5
   Put them in a bowl large enough to hold the pasta.
6. 6
   Cut the butter into bits if youre using it and add it to the bowl.
7. 7
   Salt the water and cook the pasta until tender but not mushy.
8. 8
   Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta and toss with the herbs and reserved olive oilgarlic mixture.
9. 9
   Add a little more olive oil or some of the pasta water if you did not use butter and the mixture seems dry.
10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper and serve.