Fettuccine Piccata
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You'll be pleasantly surprised at the wonderful taste of this pasta. My grandchildren always want me to make this pasta when they visit. I've used this recipe on several television shows on my book tours. It smells so great that the studio crew comes running for a taste! Sometimes I throw in some chicken or shrimp to jazz it up

Fettuccine Piccata

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Fettuccine Piccata

Recipe Type: Pasta, Capers, Wine
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Prep time: 15 min


Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) package uncooked fettuccine pasta
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup prepared store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto*
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup cottage cheese
Coarse salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Freshly-grated Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano)

* Learn how easy it is to make homemade Basil Pesto.


Preparation:

Cook pasta according to package directions: drain and return to pan to keep warm. Learn How To Cook Pasta Properly

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil, capers, white wine, basil pesto, and garlic approximately 1 minute or until aromatic; stir in black olives, lemon juice, and cottage cheese.

Remove from heat and pour over prepared pasta; toss to coat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer onto individual serving plates and garnish with freshly-grated parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.