Description
A creamy and tangy pasta dish featuring lemon and capers that transforms ordinary dinners into gourmet experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. After it reaches that perfect al dente texture, drain it and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Now, pour in the heavy cream, along with the juice and zest of the lemon. Stir together until well combined.
- Stir in the drained capers, seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, coating each strand in the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Try adding grated Parmesan cheese or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg