Description
Delight in the creamy goodness of this Mediterranean-inspired Yogurt Pasta. A flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add reserved pasta water gradually to the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Mix garlic oil with the yogurt sauce, toss pasta with the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Full-fat yogurt gives a creamier texture.
- Works best with long pasta shapes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
