Lemon Caper Pasta
Lemon Caper Pasta is a classic, easy, and flavorful pasta dinner for the family. Made with just a few simple ingredients in less than 15 minutes, this healthy dinner is bright, delicious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup capers, drained
- ¼ cup parsley
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- garnish: parsley and parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining your pasta, reserve about a cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic for just 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Add the wine and simmer, allowing to reduce for a few minutes.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, capers and parsley to the pan. Add salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta and toss together.
- Add a few tablespoons or more of the pasta water until you get a desired consistency with the sauce.
- Remove the pan from the heat and toss with the parmesan cheese. Check to see if you need any additional salt and pepper.
- Divide the pasta on your plates. Garnish with extra parmesan and parley. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftover of the Lemon Caper Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. The pasta is best enjoyed fresh though! Once stored the pasta will absorb the sauce. This recipe does not freeze well because the pasta will thaw out mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @Julie_Wunder or tag #RunninginaSkirt!