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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta. Toss one final time to evenly distribute the flavors.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4087 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 845 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
