Fresh Herb Sauce for Pasta

Elevate your pasta dishes with this vibrant Fresh Herb Sauce—a quick, no-cook recipe that bursts with garden-fresh flavors! Featuring a medley of parsley, basil, chives, and thyme, this sauce delivers an aromatic blend that’s light yet satisfying. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice and zest, a touch of garlic, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, it creates a luscious, silky coating for your favorite pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes, this herbaceous delight can also be customized with grated Parmesan for a hint of creaminess. Perfect for a summer dinner or a simple weeknight meal, this easy-to-make sauce is a fantastic way to bring the freshness of your herb garden to the table. Pair with linguine or spaghetti and enjoy every bite of this wholesome, flavor-packed dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry all the fresh herbs.

Step 2

Roughly chop the parsley, basil, and chives. Strip the thyme leaves from their stems and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, basil, chives, thyme, and minced garlic. Blend until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.

Step 5

With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the herb mixture becomes a smooth sauce. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Add the juice and zest of the lemon, salt, and black pepper. Blend briefly to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning to your preference.

Step 7

If using Parmesan cheese, add it to the food processor and pulse until incorporated into the sauce.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar. Toss with your favorite freshly cooked pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti, and serve immediately.

Step 9

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	374.1 grams (374.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374

Total Fat 136.60g	175%
Saturated Fat 27.20g	136%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 2137mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 15.80g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6.00g	21%
Total Sugars 2.20g
Protein 27.80g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 840mg	65%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 861mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.6%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 4.5%