Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta Recipe, a dish that combines rich feta cheese and zesty lemon for a creamy, satisfying sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor while being easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. You can customize it with your favorite pasta and add fresh vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for an extra nutritional boost. Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this pasta dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add crumbled feta, heavy cream (or milk), lemon juice, and zest to the skillet; stir until creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Season with salt and pepper; toss in the cooked pasta until well-coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (205g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg