Description
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish with lemon and capers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 teaspoon chicken soup base
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add remaining butter and allow it to melt.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute.
- Dissolve chicken soup base into the reserved pasta water.
- Gradually pour into the skillet while whisking until smooth.
- Whisk in lemon juice to taste.
- Stir in capers and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss drained pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- A sprinkle of grated Parmesan pairs beautifully with the lemon flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice for a milder or tangier sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon butter pasta, caper pasta, easy lemon spaghetti, quick pasta dinner, light Italian-style pasta