Spaghetti with Herbs and Chilis

INGREDIENTS

1/2	lb good quality spaghetti
2	tbsp butter
2	tbsp olive oil
3/4	of a small poblano pepper, minced
3 to 4	cloves of garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
	~ 1 tbsp minced basil
	~ 1.5 tbsp minced mint
	~ 2 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley
	generous 1/2 c fresh ricotta
	salt & pepper (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Cook spaghetti in accordance with directions on package for al dente spaghetti
2.	While spaghetti is cooking, melt butter & heat olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat.
3.	When butter is fully melted, stir in poblanos and garlic.
4.	Saute for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
5.	Add ~ 1/4 c pasta water to the pan and stir
6.	Allow to saute another couple of minutes, again stirring once or twice.
7.	Add another ~ 1/4 of pasta water if desired.
8.	Drain pasta and add to frying pan.
9.	Toss together until spaghetti is well-coated with the oil/butter mixture.
10.	Remove from heat.
11.	Stir in herbs. Toss again to combine.
12.	Separate onto two plates and top each with half of the ricotta.
13.	Stir ricotta into pasta.
14.	Salt & pepper to taste.
15.	Serve with a baguette and a couple glasses of wine.