Go Back
A bowl of creamy lemon caper pasta with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese
Print Recipe

Creamy Lemon Caper Pasta

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of the cooking water.
  • Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
  • Toss the pasta until thoroughly coated, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.