Red Pepper Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dry pasta
• 1 stick of butter, divided
• 1 small onion, diced
• salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 c. white wine
• 1 jar roasted red peppers
• 1 jar capers
• black pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, reserving one cup of pasta water. Set aside.

In a large skillet, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Add the onion and a little bit of salt, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook for about a minute, then add in tomato paste. Stir well. Then add wine. Stir until combined. Cook for about a minute.

Add in the peppers, capers, and reserved pasta water. Cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add in pasta, the other 1/2 stick of butter, and lemon juice. Stir well until butter is melted and pasta is coated with sauce.

Add salt and pepper, as needed.