Pasta With Zucchini and Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

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Pasta With Zucchini and Lemon Caper Sauce
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
315
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 314.79 Kcal (1318 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.94g 12%
Cholesterol 17.07mg 6%
Sodium 327.83mg 14%
Potassium 231.75mg 5%
Total Carbs 51.31g 17%
Sugars 3.56g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Protein 11.26g 23%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 56.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.38 Kcal (517 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.11g 12%
Cholesterol 6.69mg 6%
Sodium 128.49mg 14%
Potassium 90.83mg 5%
Total Carbs 20.11g 17%
Sugars 1.4g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 19%
Protein 4.41g 23%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 31%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 22.2mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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