lemon linguine

Enjoy this delicious lemon linguine pasta with pan-fried garlic asparagus and creamy feta cheese. A fast and easy vegetarian meal ready in under 30 minutes!

Lemon Feta Linguine With Garlic Asparagus 

linguine pasta

lemon, juice and zest* (see first Note below)

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

feta cheese, crumbled

black pepper

(12 spears) asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into 1½ inch pieces

garlic cloves,

Salt and pepper

Lemon Feta Linguine with Garlic Asparagus 

Boil the linguine pasta in salted water according...

Boil the linguine pasta in salted water according to package directions until one minute prior to al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Set aside.

For the sauce. While the pasta is cooking,...

For the sauce. While the pasta is cooking, in a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil together until well combined. Then add in the feta and black pepper, whisking well until the sauce combines to become creamy and mostly uniform in texture.** Set aside.

For the asparagus. Using a large skillet at...

For the asparagus. Using a large skillet at medium-high heat, add the olive oil and garlic, swirling the pan for 5 seconds (slightly toasting the garlic). Add in the asparagus, salt, and pepper, stirring frequently until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and place the asparagus in another bowl.

Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to...

Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to low, then add the pasta and sauce. Using tongs, toss to evenly coat the pasta with the sauce, letting the feta cheese completely melt. Spoon in a tablespoon of pasta water at a time to get to your desired saucy consistency.

Add in the asparagus and give the pasta...

Add in the asparagus and give the pasta a final toss. Top with additional feta cheese if you would like. Taste for additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Creamy Lemon Pasta is made with fresh lemon, garlic, cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and spices and all tossed with your favorite type of pasta. A light and creamy sauce that highlights fresh lemons!

Creamy Lemon Pasta

Pasta of choice*

Tablespoons Butter

Garlic Cloves ((minced))

Heavy Cream

Lemon Zest**

Tablespoons Lemon

Red Pepper Flakes ((plus more for garnish))

Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Pasta Water

Parmesan Cheese

In a large pot, heat water over high heat. Generously salt the water as this infuses flavor into the pasta as it cooks.

While the pasta is cooking, carefully scoop out 1 cup of pasta water and set it aside to add to the sauce later.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it begin to melt. Add in garlic and saute for ONLY 1 minute. Add heavy cream and stir. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. I suggest using a whisk to continually stir to make it extra creamy. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken -about 5 minutes.

Add in parmesan cheese, only 1 Tablespoon at a time, to avoid clumping. Stir well with whisk after each addition.

Stir in 3/4 cup of pasta water into the sauce. Let it thicken for about 3-4 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper and lemon zest, if needed.

Toss the drained cooked pasta with the lemon cream sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes, lemon zest, grated parmesan cheese.

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