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Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta

Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta: A Refreshingly Easy Twist on Dinner

A deliciously creamy pasta dish with a refreshing lemon twist, topped with feta cheese.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pan, combine the feta cheese, heavy cream, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the cheese has melted and everything is combined.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the feta sauce and mix well.
  5. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • This dish pairs well with a side salad.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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