Tangy Feta Lemon Linguine (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Asparagus
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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6 oz. asparagus (roughly 12 spears), trimmed and cut into 1½ inch chunks
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
→ For the Feta Sauce
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Lemon zest and juice from 1 fresh lemon
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese (Saputo brand works best)
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
→ 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 for seasoning
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400 g linguine pasta
# Instructions:
01 -
Get your linguine going in salty water following the pack directions, but take it out just before it's fully cooked. Save ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain the rest and put the pasta aside.
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Mix the lemon juice, zest, and olive oil together in a bowl until they're well blended. Throw in your crumbled feta with a bit of black pepper, then whisk until you've got a smooth, creamy mix. Set it off to the side.
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Warm up 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Toss in the chopped garlic and cook till it smells good, about a minute. Add your asparagus pieces with some salt and pepper, then cook till they're tender but still have some bite, around 5-7 minutes. Take them out and set them aside.
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Using that same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream and let it start bubbling gently. In a small cup, blend the flour and water till smooth, then stir this into your bubbling cream. Keep cooking and stirring often until it gets thick, about 10 minutes. Mix in your chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
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Dump your cooked pasta into the hot sauce and toss everything around so it's all coated. Take it off the heat and pour the lemon feta sauce on top, mixing it all together. Gently add your cooked asparagus back in.
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Grab a plate and dig in right away. You can sprinkle extra parsley on top if you want.
# Notes:
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This zesty lemon feta linguine makes a quick dinner option and has become a favorite comfort dish in our home.