Lemon and Feta Pasta
Bright, zesty, and delightfully creamy, this Lemon and Feta Pasta is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a tangy lemon-feta sauce with a hint of garlic, this recipe perfectly balances rich and refreshing flavors. The vibrant addition of fresh parsley enhances the dish with a pop of color and herbal freshness, while a splash of reserved pasta water creates a silky texture. With simple ingredients like olive oil, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is both elegant and easy to make. Serve it up as a light main course or a stunning side dish, and don’t forget to top it with an extra sprinkle of parsley for that perfect finishing touch. A true crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 350 g spaghetti
- 150 g feta cheese
- 2 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Reserve 0.5 cups of the pasta water before draining.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, crumble the feta cheese into a medium mixing bowl. Zest one lemon and juice both lemons. Add the zest and juice to the bowl with the feta and set aside.
Step 3
Finely mince the garlic cloves. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic. Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss gently to combine.
Step 5
Stir the feta-lemon mixture into the skillet with the pasta, mixing well so the feta begins to melt and create a creamy sauce. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6
Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta. Toss one final time to evenly distribute the flavors.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (805.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1387.6 |
| Total Fat 78.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g | |
| Cholesterol 133.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4087.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 130.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.3g | |
| Protein 44.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 844.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 561.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories