Description
A rich and creamy garlic yogurt pasta that transforms everyday ingredients into an extraordinary meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the garlic and mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Toss in mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Lower heat and add Greek yogurt, stirring until combined. Gradually add reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Mix in the pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing until well coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Add fresh herbs and lemon juice: Stir in chopped basil and parsley, and squeeze in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Always taste as you go to adjust seasoning. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic pasta, vegetarian pasta, easy pasta recipe