Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Herbs (Pasta Packet Copycat!)

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add angel hair pasta and cook until it's just shy of al dente (pasta will continue to cook slightly in the skillet with the herb butter) - DO NOT DRAIN.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over heat that's a touch above medium then add shallots and saute until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic then saute until extremely fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add dried chives, parsley, basil, rosemary, and salt then stir to combine.

Step 3

Use tongs to transfer cooked angel hair pasta from the cooking pot to the skillet then add parmesan cheese and a scoop of pasta cooking water (~1/4 cup) and then start stirring with tongs or a spatula. Continue to stir, adding pasta cooking water as needed, until a light and silky sauce has formed around the pasta. Don't be afraid to keep adding the pasta cooking water - it will not dilute the flavor of the dish!

Step 4

Scoop angel hair pasta onto plates then serve.