Description
Creamy lemon feta pasta is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. With its rich, velvety sauce made from tangy feta and fresh lemon juice, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering. The combination of garlic and herbs adds layers of flavor that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 oz high-quality feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower heat, add crumbled feta and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until melted and creamy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is reached.
- Stir in fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg