Lemon-Feta-Pasta
A bright and flavorful pasta dish combining lemon, feta, and garlic for a simple yet delicious meal.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Pot for Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta Spaghetti or penne
- 8 oz Feta Cheese Crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.25 cup Pine Nuts Optional, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine crumbled feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Bake the feta mixture for about 20 minutes, until softened and slightly golden.
- While the feta bakes, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the hot pasta to the baking dish with the baked feta. Stir in reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Fold in fresh basil and pepper to taste. Add toasted pine nuts or vegetables if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.