Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta Recipe
This creamy lemon feta pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that comes together quickly, making it ideal for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large pot
- large pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 350 g pasta
- 200 g feta cheese crumbled
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g spinach
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pan, stirring until warmed through.
- Stir in crumbled feta cheese until slightly melted and a creamy sauce forms.
- Add cooked pasta, spinach, salt, and pepper to the pan, tossing to combine.
- If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes.