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Lemon Capellini Pasta Salad

5 from 4 votes
A fun, fresh, and zesty pasta salad! You will love this cool combination of flavors. Hint: really good with shrimp!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound (usually 1/2 box) thin spaghetti or Angel Hair pasta cooked to Al Dente
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 15-20 basil leaves
  • 1 large tomato, diced, or a handful of sweet cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or the juice from one lemon)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk together until smooth.
  2. Pour the desired amount over pasta. Then top with the parmesan, tomatoes, and capers. Stir to combine. This is best served cold, so if you have time, refrigerate it for about an hour. Add basil right before serving.