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A bowl of parsley pasta, ready to eat.

Parsley Pasta

A simple and delicious pasta side dish with garlic, capers, parsley, and parmesan! Add protein to make it a complete meal.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

  • ⅓ pound pasta (any thin shape like angel hair or spaghetti)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan, grated
  • 1 whole lemon

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Then add garlic and capers. Saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Set aside.
  • Boil the pasta according to directions on the box/package.
  • Once the pasta is finished cooking, move the pot to another burner that's not turn on. Then put the pan (with garlic and capers) back on the main/hot burner and turn the heat to low.
  • Use tongs to remove the pasta directly from the pot to the pan.
    Add a splash of the pasta water to the pan and use the tongs to gently mix the pasta with the sauce. The starch from the pasta water helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
  • Add the parmesan a little at a time (this is to keep the cheese from clumping) and toss, toss, toss. Season with a little salt.
  • Then add the parsley and toss some more.
  • Squeeze the lemon all over the pasta. Toss again and serve. Eat and enjoy ^_^

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1313IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg