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Lemon Caper Pasta with Grape Tomatoes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Celeste | TheWholeServing

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of spaghetti pasta
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of one lemon about 2 tablespoons
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley chopped & extra for garnishing
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shallots and garlic to skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 to 40 seconds.
  • Add lemon juice, wine or vegetable stock, reserved pasta water and capers, reduce heat and simmer until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss to coat, remove from heat and transfer to serving bowl or if you prefer serve from skillet.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Toss in the tomatoes, parsley and red pepper flakes.
  • Serve immediately.
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