Orecchiette and capers verde
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon | Capers |
| Rinsed and drained and minced | ||
| 4 | ounces | Canned diced mild green chiles |
| ½ | cup | Chopped fresh dill |
| 2 | Garlic cloves; minced | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Olive oil |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground pepper |
| 12 | ounces | Dried orecchiette pasta |
Directions
In a large bowl, stir in the capers, chiles, dill, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Fill a large pot three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Remove ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta thoroughly. Add the pasta and reserved cooking water to the sauce. Toss to combine and coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
To serve, divide among individual plates. Serves 6. PER SERVING: Calories: 260, Total Fat 3 grams, Saturated Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Sodium: 270 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Protein: 8 grams Nutrition Action Healthletter, April 1999 Recipe by: Adapted from the Mayo Clinic Williams Sonoma Cookbook Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.