Lemon-Feta Angel Hair

Name: Lemon-Feta Angel Hair
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Greek Recipes, Greek Side Dishes, Greek Vegetarian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Serve this simple pasta side with any light chicken or fish dish, or, for an easy entree, toss it with asparagus and chopped cooked chicken or shrimp. —Melissa Just, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 344 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Greek Pasta Toss in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011

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dzz1qy

Sep 6, 2012

Quick and tasty. I also added some chopped tomatoes
matteliz

Aug 17, 2012

SO simple and delicious! This recipe is a keeper.
hyoung0243

Jun 4, 2011

Very nice and light. Great dish for summer and was even good for lunch cold the next day.
Punkyjoe81

Mar 7, 2011

We also had this with the salmon recipe - absolutely delicious and so easy!
Aubrie C

Feb 20, 2011

So simple, yet elegant! A perfect match with the salmon. We loved it.
asabot

Feb 14, 2011

I paired this recipe with the Mediterranean Roasted Salmon, as suggested by Simple & Delicious, and they were great together. I will definitely be making again!