I am still in a SPRING mood, even if the weather in San Antonio is still gloomy. Enter my rendition of the viral feta pasta: Feta, Lemon, and Artichoke Pasta. It's a delightful blend of flavors—light, creamy, and bursting with zest—that's also SO simple to prepare.
See the full recipe below and I hope you enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 pound of short pasta of your choice
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 artichoke, chopped (canned works perfectly)
5 oz block of Feta cheese
1 cup of starchy pasta water
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In an oven-safe dish, combine chopped garlic, onion, and artichokes with a drizzle of olive oil.
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the mixture, add lemon zest, and season with salt, pepper, and torn basil leaves. Mix well.
Place the block of Feta cheese in the center of the dish and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta until it reaches al dente. Remember to reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water for the sauce!
Once the cheese mixture is golden and bubbly, remove it from the oven. Carefully transfer the contents to a large pasta bowl.
Add about half of the reserved starchy pasta water to the mixture with the al dente pasta, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
For an extra indulgent touch, you can incorporate a splash of cream (not needed, but just optional!).
Adjust the consistency of the sauce as needed, then serve the pasta with a generous sprinkle of grated Feta cheese and an additional garnish of lemon zest for a burst of flavor.
Indulge in the bright, tangy notes of this Feta, Lemon, and Artichoke Pasta—a perfect embodiment of spring on a plate. Enjoy!
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