Description
Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings brightness and comfort to your dinner table. With its rich, creamy sauce made from feta cheese and heavy cream, combined with zesty lemon juice and garlic, this pasta dish is perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to special gatherings. You can easily customize it by adding fresh vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes, making it a versatile option for everyone. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with additional feta or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg