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Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta

A delightful blend of creamy feta and zesty lemon, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 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 for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1 unit lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra creaminess

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add crumbled feta cheese, heavy cream (or milk), fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest into the skillet. Stir until the feta begins to melt and form a smooth sauce.
  4. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce and stir until well-coated.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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