Description
This Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta combines tangy feta cheese, garlic, and fresh lemon for a quick and creamy vegetarian pasta dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in feta cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Mix until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Add reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until coated.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a lighter sauce.
- Add grilled chicken or roasted vegetables if desired.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 55