Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta – Quick, Bright & Comforting
A bright, creamy, and comforting pasta dish made with lemon, garlic, and feta. Quick to prepare and naturally full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup crumbled feta (block-style preferred)
- Zest + juice of 1 lemon
- 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream (optional)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup of water.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Lower heat; add feta, lemon zest, juice, and yogurt/cream. Stir with a splash of pasta water to form sauce.
- Add drained pasta and toss to coat. Loosen with extra pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with herbs, pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add greens or protein to make it a complete meal.
- Use block feta for best melting and flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well with added water or olive oil.