Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta – Easy Comfort Dinner
This Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta is the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and comforting. With fresh lemon, feta cheese, and silky sauce tossed with warm pasta, it’s a quick vegetarian dinner that’s bright and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil
- ½–1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- In a large pan, sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Stir in cream, feta, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer on low until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed.
- Season with pepper, herbs, and extra feta. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free feta and oat cream.
- Add spinach or roasted vegetables for more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.