Mint's usual playground may be desserts and drinks, but this herb is capable ... and have a simple pasta laden with herbaceous brightness. For example, even though brown butter and parmesan ...

Melt the butter in a small, heavy saucepan. Add the grated lemon peel, the chopped herbs ... and then transfer to a heated bowl. Dress the pasta with the sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan ...

Melt the butter in a deep, heavy 12-inch skillet and stir in the cream and lemon juice. Remove the skillet from the heat and keep it warm and covered. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted ...

While many different techniques can end with a rich butter sauce perfect for pasta ... Sage is a great herb to pick thanks to its peppery notes and refreshing lemon flavor, but other options ...