Pasta With Zucchini And Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Zucchini And Lemon Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 zucchini; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (altogether); 2 -3 pinches kosher salt; 3 pinches oregano; 2 garlic cloves, slivered; 1 lemon; 1/2 cup chicken stock (or low sodium chicken broth); 2 tablespoons capers; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups cooked spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 zucchini
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (altogether)
2 -3 pinches kosher salt
3 pinches oregano
2 garlic cloves, slivered
1 lemon
1/2 cup chicken stock (or low sodium chicken broth)
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cooked spaghetti

1
Cut the zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into 1 inch chunks.
2
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet and add the zucchini.
3
Saute, tossing once or twice, for 2 minutes.
4
Add a couple pinches of oregano, grind in some black pepper (a light dusting), and saute for 1 minute longer.
5
Add some kosher salt and saute 1 minute then remove zucchini to a plate.
6
Add the rest of the olive oil and saute the garlic for a minute, or until it turns toasty color.
7
Deglaze with the juice of 1 lemon and reduce by ~1/2-2/3.
8
Add the stock or broth, and reduce by 1/2-2/3 again.
9
Off heat, Add butter pinch of oregano, a couple grinds of pepper, and capers.
10
Return to heat, add the zucchini back in and cook for 1 minute.
11
Add pasta just to reheat.
12
Grind in some more pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 zucchini, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (altogether), 2 -3 pinches kosher salt, 3 pinches oregano, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Zucchini And Lemon Caper Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta With Zucchini And Lemon Caper Sauce

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