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Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta

A bright, tangy, and ultra-creamy pasta dish made with lemon, feta, garlic, and a silky sauce that comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta
Lemon Feta Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Optional
  • red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in feta until melted and smooth.
  5. Add lemon zest and juice, stirring to combine.
  6. Pour in pasta water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
  7. Add pasta and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Season with pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve topped with extra feta and herbs.

Notes

For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. Add veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for variation.