Pasta with Garlic Butter Caper Sauce

Pasta with Garlic Butter Caper Sauce is a light and flavorful, 20 minute pasta recipe. Pair with a protein, or enjoy on its own for dinner.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Keyword gluten free, vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Servings

Calories 417kcal

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then add spaghetti and cook until al dente - do not overcook as it will continue cooking a bit in the garlic butter caper sauce. Drain then set aside.
Meanwhile, melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add garlic and saute until golden brown. Add wine then simmer until reduced by half. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers then turn heat up to high and simmer until sauce is reduced by half. Add remaining Tablespoon butter then taste and add salt if necessary.
Remove skillet from heat then add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Let sit for 3-4 minutes to let sauce adhere to pasta - it will thicken up as the pasta cools. Serve with fresh chopped herbs and a crack of black pepper for garnish, if desired.