Place chopped herbs, garlic (and/or onion) into a mixing bowl.
Add salt, pepper and a generous amount of olive oil.
Mix will and cover with cling wrap, and let sit for about 40 minutes to an hour to marinate.
Cook pasta in boiling salt water.
Drain and toss immediately into herbal marinade, and mix to coat.
Serve immediately with a topping of fresh grated or shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.