Lemon Caper and Artichoke Spaghetti
This delicious pasta dish is filled with artichokes, capers, garlic, parmesan cheese and it's super quick and easy to throw together.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dry spaghetti - cook according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup capers - liquid drained
- 2 cups artichoke hearts - canned frozen or marinated
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of a lemon - optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti to desired cook and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add butter, olive oil and garlic.
- Sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until garlic gets fragrant, then add capers, artichoke hearts and sauté for another minute or so.
- Add water, lemon juice, zest from half of a lemon (optional) and stir together.
- Add pasta to pan and mix well, sprinkle in salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese and mix together until cheese starts to melt.
- Taste and salt and pepper more to taste.
- Serve by itself or with protein of choice.