Aperol Herb Pasta
A light, herbaceous pasta dish with Aperol's bittersweet flavor and fresh Mediterranean herbs. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Pasta, Aperol, Extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (fusilli or penne) Pasta
- 2 tbsp Aperol
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1/4 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup (chopped) Fresh basil
- 1/4 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp Aperol and 1/4 cup pasta water, then add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
