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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Mar Not ya beeswax
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
Leslie Maurice
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. The zucchini and lemon-caper sauce is light and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknigh
Pompi Dey
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! The zucchini and lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful and refreshing. I also like that it's a relatively healthy dish, as it's made with whole wheat pasta and plenty of vegetables.
Newman Tamu
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini is hidden in the sauce, and the lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful that even picky eaters will love it. I also like that this dish is relatively healthy, as it's mad
Maqbool Jani
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
Habib Mohana
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. The zucchini and lemon-caper sauce is light and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknigh
An Imagination
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. The sauce is light and refreshing, and the capers add a nice briny flavor. I also liked the addition of lemon zest, which brightened up the dish. Overall, a great recipe that I'll be making ag
Hassam NisaR
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! The zucchini and lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful and refreshing. I also like that it's a relatively healthy dish, as it's made with whole wheat pasta and plenty of vegetables.
Sakhawat ali Saaikh
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. The zucchini and lemon-caper sauce is light and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknigh
imtiaz Tiktokar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
blnd bazyd
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini is hidden in the sauce, and the lemon-caper sauce is so flavorful that even picky eaters will love it. I also like that this dish is relatively healthy, as it's mad
H.SAHANOOR RAHMAN
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and refreshing sauce, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dis
Saboor ghori
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. The sauce is light and refreshing, and the capers add a nice briny flavor. I also liked the addition of lemon zest, which brightened up the dish. Overall, a great recipe that I'll be making ag
Nantu Ghotok
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the zucchini and lemon-caper sauce, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the sauce was light and flavorful without being too heavy. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Alamin Siam
[email protected]I'm always looking for easy and delicious pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The zucchini and lemon-caper sauce came together in a snap, and the whole dish was ready in under 30 minutes. My family loved it, and I'm sure I'll be mak
Jayvon Reyna
[email protected]This pasta dish was an absolute delight! The combination of zucchini, lemon, and capers created a light and refreshing sauce that perfectly complemented the al dente pasta. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe, as it allowed the fres