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One Pan Lemon Caper Pasta Recipe (With White Wine)

Easy recipe for a light pasta sauce with garlic, lemons and capers
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. spaghetti or linguine
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. capers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Saute the garlic until it's sizzling. Add the capers and cook 1 more minute.
  • Pour in the wine. Cook until the wine reduces by half.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, zest and reserved pasta water. Add the cooked pasta back to the pan and toss to coat.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.
Keyword dinner, pasta, vegetarian
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