Lemon Caper Pasta
Lemon Caper Pasta features tender rotini tossed in a bright, buttery sauce with tangy capers, fresh parsley, and a whisper of garlic. The balance of lemon and savory bouillon makes it lively yet comforting, perfect alongside chicken or fish, or served on its own as a standout side at weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Caper Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta and return it to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the remaining butter and let it melt, then sprinkle in the flour. Whisk to combine and cook for about 1 minute.
- 3
Whisk the chicken soup base into the reserved pasta water; pour it into the skillet. Whisk to make a smooth sauce. Whisk in the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, to taste. Stir in the parsley and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Toss the sauce with the drained pasta.
- Calories 364.47 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.68 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 58.83 g 21%
- Total Fat 10.2 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.61 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.02 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 337.22 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 3.44 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 184.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 83.01 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 11.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Bouillon, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 364.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Caper Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Bouillon, Fresh Parsley, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Caper Pasta?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Caper Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemon Caper Pasta healthy?
- Lemon Caper Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 364.47 calories and 9.68 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 337.22 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.61 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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