Pasta & Herbs

(as seen originally on allrecipes.com - can be made to serve hot or cold!)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound uncooked pasta

1/2 cup butter (for serving hot); or 1/2 cup olive oil (for serving cold)

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh savory

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons sliced black olives

DIRECTIONS

1) Cook pasta according to the package directions. 2) Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in the herbs. 3) Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the butter mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with black olive slices and serve.