Lemon Caper Pasta

This zesty lemon caper pasta makes a beautiful side dish and pairs beautifully with poultry or white fish to make a simple yet elegant meal.

closeup of rotini pasta with lemon and capers plated with chicken
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound rotini pasta, or any pasta

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste, (such as Better than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base)

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 3 tablespoons capers

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining butter and melt, then sprinkle in flour. Whisk to combine; cook for about 1  minute.

  3. Whisk chicken soup base into reserved pasta water; pour into skillet. Whisk to make a smooth sauce. Whisk in lemon juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, to taste. Stir in parsley and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

  4. Toss sauce with drained pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219 Calories
10g Fat
27g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.