Pasta with Capers

Pasta with Capers is a zesty and flavorful dish that highlights the briny goodness of capers paired with al dente pasta. It's a quick, satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 200 grams
• Capers - 2 tablespoons (30 grams), rinsed and drained
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
4. Stir in the rinsed capers and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato and caper mixture. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
8. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Capers are low in calories and high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Olive oil is a source of healthy fats that can support heart health.

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