Description
Lemon Feta Pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings a burst of sunshine to your table. With its zesty lemon flavor and rich feta cheese, this pasta is not only quick to make but also impressively delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a delightful side for gatherings, it combines fresh ingredients and simple steps to create an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in crumbled feta, lemon juice, and zest; stir until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce for about 2 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg