PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND LEMON CAPER SAUCE
Once again--leftovers save the day. Leftover spaghetti, and some unused/leftover produce with no other reason to exist but to transcend the skillet.
Provided by blueberry_ricky
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into 1 inch chunks.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet and add the zucchini.
- Sauté, tossing once or twice, for 2 minutes.
- Add a couple pinches of oregano, grind in some black pepper (a light dusting), and sauté for 1 minute longer.
- Add some kosher salt and sauté 1 minute then remove zucchini to a plate.
- Add the rest of the olive oil and sauté the garlic for a minute, or until it turns toasty color.
- Deglaze with the juice of 1 lemon and reduce by ~1/2-2/3.
- Add the stock or broth, and reduce by 1/2-2/3 again.
- Off heat, Add butter pinch of oregano, a couple grinds of pepper, and capers.
- Return to heat, add the zucchini back in and cook for 1 minute.
- Add pasta just to reheat.
- Grind in some more pepper.
- Serves 2 for a light lunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 540.4, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11.9
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Roshan Gurung
roshan.gurung@gmail.comOverall, this was a great recipe. The zucchini and lemon caper sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Khchisahb Khchisahb
kkhchisahb@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would have liked less red pepper flakes in the sauce.
Nadia Davids
nadia12@hotmail.comThe zucchini and lemon caper sauce was a bit too tart for my taste. I would have liked more sweetness.
Md Gihad mahumud
mdg36@hotmail.comThis pasta dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making it again!
Albert Lucus
albert_lucus26@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the zucchini and lemon caper sauce.
Maricel Caga
c-maricel@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I would have liked less olive oil in the sauce.
Elibazthe Loving Life D.
l.elibazthe@gmail.comI was looking for a light and summery pasta dish, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The zucchini and lemon caper sauce was refreshing and flavorful.
The O'Toolies
otoolies_t91@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
James Jimaro
jimaro-james80@gmail.comI loved the simplicity of this dish. The zucchini and lemon caper sauce were a perfect match, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Joaneliz Marquez
j.m@aol.comThis dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked more lemon and capers in the sauce.
owie and neisha
owie@yahoo.comNot bad, but not great either.
Rajani Adhikari
rajania34@gmail.comMeh.
Console King
k-c77@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again!
Muhammad Awais
muhammad-a@hotmail.frI was skeptical about the lemon caper sauce, but it was surprisingly delicious! The zucchini added a nice texture and the capers gave it a briny, salty flavor that really brought the dish together.
StepHennesy
stephennesy6@hotmail.frThis pasta dish was an absolute delight! The zucchini and lemon caper sauce was light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the całość dish came together beautifully.