Pasta Favolosa Di Angelo Con Erbe

I first tasted this dish with the Lancellotti family in Soliera, outside Modena.  Their restaurant, Ristorante Lancellotti, was closed to celebrate the birthday of Ida Lancellotti, the family matriarch. When Angelo, the eldest son, brought it to the table, its buttery, herbal aroma preceded it. With the first mouthful I was won over by its simply fresh and subtle taste.

This dish is meaningful to the Lancellottis because it was one of the first Angelo created for the restaurant, which signaled its departure from the traditional cuisine his parents had always prepared. Diners accustomed to pasta dressed with ragùs, beans, or other traditional sauces at first thought it odd, but it has since become a signature favorite. I could have made a meal of it and almost did, for Camillo served me seconds while my head was turned. Oh well, I thought as I picked up my fork again, there are definitely worse things in life than this.

Serve a slightly spritzy Lambrusco di Sorbara alongside.

Angelo's Fabulous Pasta with Herbs
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 90g
  • 1 cup fresh oregano or marjoram leaves loosely packed
  • 1 cup chives from one bunch
  • 1 pound fresh tagliatelle 9500g
  • Fine sea salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then remove from the heat. Mince the herbs and add them to the butter, mixing well.
  3. Add the tagliatelle to the boiling water, stir, and cook until al dente (tender but still firm to the bite), which will take about 1 to 1 ½ minutes.
  4. Drain the tagliatelle and transfer to a warmed serving bowl. Pour the butter and herbs over the tagliatelle, season lightly with salt, and toss until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the herbs and butter. Serve immediately.

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