Pasta with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Delight your taste buds with this refreshing and creamy Pasta with Yogurt Mint Sauce, a quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or light lunches. Featuring tender penne or fusilli, this dish is coated in a luscious sauce made from tangy Greek yogurt, aromatic fresh mint leaves, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. The balance of flavors is elevated with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of black pepper, creating a vibrant twist on traditional pasta recipes. Ready in under 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired meal can be topped with optional grated Parmesan for added richness. It's a lighter, healthier pasta dish that’s as creamy as it is flavorful, ideal for anyone craving a unique yet easy-to-make recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 15 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, usually around 10-12 minutes for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the yogurt-mint sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, fresh mint leaves, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the yogurt-mint sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it until it coats the pasta nicely.
Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and optionally sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pasta with Yogurt Mint Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1306 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
