Tangy Feta Lemon Linguine (Print View)
A dreamy pasta creation mixing velvety feta sauce with zesty lemon and fresh asparagus - whipped up in just 25 minutes when you're short on time.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Asparagus
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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6 oz. asparagus (roughly 12 stalks), tough ends trimmed and sliced into 1½ inch chunks
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper as needed
→ For the Feta Sauce
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Fresh lemon zest and juice from 1 lemon
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 cup crumbled feta (Saputo brand works best)
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Salt and pepper as needed
→ For the Pasta Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 tablespoon flour
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2 tablespoons water
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½ cup parsley, chopped
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Salt and pepper as needed
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400 g linguine pasta
# Directions:
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Get your linguine going in salty water following box directions, but pull it out just before it's al dente. Save ½ cup of the cooking water, drain the rest, and put pasta aside.
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Mix the fresh lemon zest, juice, and olive oil in a bowl until they're well blended. Toss in your crumbled feta with a bit of black pepper, and stir until it's smooth and creamy. Set this aside for later.
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Warm up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Toss in your chopped garlic and cook until it smells good, about a minute. Add asparagus chunks, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until they're tender but still have some bite, about 5-7 minutes. Take asparagus out and set aside.
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Using the same pan, melt your butter over medium heat. Pour in heavy cream and let it bubble gently. Mix flour and water in a small cup until smooth, then pour into the bubbling cream. Keep stirring often until sauce gets thick, about 10 minutes. Add your chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
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Throw your cooked pasta into the hot cream sauce, making sure it's all coated. Take the pan off the heat and pour the lemon feta sauce over everything, mixing it all together. Gently add back your cooked asparagus.
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Serve it right away. You can throw some extra parsley on top if you want.
# Notes:
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This tangy creamy linguine makes dinner so simple on busy nights and has become our go-to comfort dish.