Description
A comforting, creamy pasta dish featuring tangy yogurt, aromatic garlic, and earthy mushrooms, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Whole-milk yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- Fresh garlic
- Grated parmesan cheese (or pecorino)
- Cremini or button mushrooms
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat equal parts olive oil and butter over medium heat, then sauté sliced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped mushrooms and sauté until golden.
- Lower the heat, stir in yogurt, and add reserved pasta water as necessary for desired consistency.
- Toss in cooked pasta, grated parmesan, and chopped herbs, mixing gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serving immediately with extra parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a low-carb version, substitute pasta with zucchini noodles. For a vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic pasta, yogurt sauce, family meal, vegetarian pasta