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Caper pasta with spaghetti, topped with green capers, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.

Caper Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3
Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
    Boiling spaghetti in a stainless steel pot for Caper Pasta.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    Melting butter and cooking minced garlic in a skillet for Caper Pasta.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by more than half. Stir in the capers and lemon juice. Mix in the reserved pasta water, broth, and the remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper.
    Simmering capers in a skillet with butter, garlic, and white wine for Caper Pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until it is evenly coated with the sauce. Let the pasta sit for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
    Buttery lemon spaghetti pasta with capers in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 332mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Caper, Caper Pasta
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