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
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Pasta Recipes.
Don't forget to check out my
Unexpected Company dinner menu that includes this delicious Fettuccine Piccata.
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.
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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.
