PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND LEMON CAPER SAUCE

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Once again--leftovers save the day. Leftover spaghetti, and some unused/leftover produce with no other reason to exist but to transcend the skillet.

Provided by blueberry_ricky

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 540.4, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11.9

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