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Lemon Butter Pasta with Artichokes and Capers

Easy, flavorful recipe for Lemon Butter Pasta with Artichokes and Capers. A delicious spring-inspired meatless meal by Tori Avey.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 495 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces angel hair (capellini) or spaghetti pasta
  • 8 ounces quartered artichoke hearts, frozen, canned or steamed till tender (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional (adds spice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste (heaping)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, divided

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 2 tbsp of the pasta cooking water. Rinse under cool water for a moment or two to keep the noodles loose. Reserve. In a large sauteuse, saute or sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add artichokes and cover. Cook until thawed (if frozen) and slightly browned. Once browned, remove the artichokes from the pan and reserve.
  2. Using the same pan, heat 6 tbsp of butter over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the shallots, capers, lemon zest, optional crushed red pepper and salt. Cook until the shallots are translucent. Carefully add the lemon juice and 2 tbsp pasta cooking water. Cook until a sauce develops. This will happen quickly.
  3. Add the cooked pasta, 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley and the artichokes to the pan. Toss to evenly coat. If the pasta seems too dry, add water, 1 tbsp at a time, to loosen it a bit. It should not be thick or heavy, the noodles should be lightly coated with lemon butter. Add additional butter, salt and lemon to taste, if desired.
  4. Serve hot and garnish with remaining fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • You will also need: Large sauteuse or sauce pan

Nutrition Information

Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 701mg (29%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1415IU (28%) Vitamin C 24.5mg (27%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495

% Daily Value*

Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 701mg 29%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1415IU 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.