Zesty Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta: 5 Bright Comfort Twirls
Zesty Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta features tender pasta tossed with feta cheese, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and herbs for a bright Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but slightly firm.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic briefly until fragrant.
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Toss cooked pasta with garlic and olive oil.
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Add feta, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pasta.
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Pour in a little pasta water and mix until creamy.
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Stir in parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning.
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Finish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Adding pasta water gradually helps create a smooth sauce that coats the pasta evenly.