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Lemon Caper Pasta

Lemon Caper Pasta

Delicious Lemon Caper Pasta made with fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces Pasta any shape like spaghetti, penne, or fusilli

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or light vegetable oil
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat optional
  • 2 tablespoons Capers in brine
  • 1 unit Lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs like Parsley or Thyme optional
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or vegan alternative

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add lemon zest and juice, capers, and reserved pasta water, simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  • Drain pasta and combine with the sauce in the skillet, toss to coat. Add fresh herbs if desired.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3g
Keyword comfort food, Easy Dinner, Lemon Caper Pasta, pasta, quick recipe, Vegetarian
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