Description
Creamy Lemon Feta Linguine is a bright and comforting pasta dish made with zesty lemon, salty feta, tender asparagus, and a rich cream sauce. It’s an easy yet elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and crumbled feta until creamy. Season with black pepper and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk flour with water until smooth, then stir into the cream. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Add parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon feta sauce until evenly combined. Fold in the cooked asparagus.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or feta if desired.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Substitute asparagus with broccoli or peas if preferred.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Avoid freezing as the cream sauce may separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
