Super Cheap Yogurt Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this budget-friendly and irresistibly creamy Super Cheap Yogurt Pasta! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like plain yogurt, spaghetti, and garlic, this recipe is a quick and delicious way to create a restaurant-quality meal at home without breaking the bank. The tangy yogurt sauce, infused with sautéed garlic and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, beautifully coats the pasta for a rich yet light dish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this versatile recipe can be garnished with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, or both for an extra touch of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting pasta dish is proof that simplicity and affordability can still deliver amazing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams spaghetti or other pasta
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
In a large mixing bowl, add the plain yogurt, sautéed garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.
Add the cooked, drained pasta to the mixing bowl. Toss to coat the pasta in the yogurt mixture, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Super Cheap Yogurt Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*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.
