Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring a rich and creamy garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fusilli, or penne)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek recommended)
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil), for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the garlic: While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine yogurt and pasta: Lower the heat and stir in your yogurt, mixing until smooth. Gradually add some of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Mix it all together: Add the drained pasta to the yogurt mixture, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you enjoy.
- Serve and garnish: Plate your pasta and finish with freshly chopped herbs and grated Parmesan if desired.
- Enjoy: Take a moment to appreciate the aromas before diving in.
Notes
Incorporate pasta water gradually to achieve the right sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, garlic, vegetarian, quick meal, comfort food