Herbed Linguine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 c. olive oil or more if needed
6 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme or 2 Tbsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
fresh thyme sprigs
2 lb. fresh linguine
4 tsp. grated lemon peel
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and fresh pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring 8-quarts water to boil; add 2 tablespoons salt and linguine.
Cook until pasta is al dente, tender but still firm to the bite.
(Fresh pasta will cook quickly in 2 to 3 minutes, dried pasta will take about 10 minutes.)
Drain and transfer to large bowl.
Toss with 1/2 cup olive oil.