Greek Yogurt Pasta
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(106)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 pound pasta (Fettuccine or macaroni)
- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 16 ounces Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 small lemon zest and juice (about 3 Tablespoons juice)
- 2 ounces Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta according to directions on package, depending on type of pasta. Make sure to add salt to the water for best results.
Step 2
Drain pasta, but do not rinse! Reserve some pasta cooking water.
Step 3
In the same pot you cooked the pasta, melt butter over medium heat until melted.
Step 4
Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant, but not brown.
Step 5
Turn heat to low and add yogurt, stirring to blend. Toss in pasta, stirring to coat pasta. Add reserved pasta water to thin sauce if necessary, 1 Tablespoon at a time.
Step 6
Add zest and juice of half a lemon and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Serve with grated cheese and fresh parsley or chives.
Step 8
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