Yoghurt Spaghetti
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with Yoghurt Spaghetti, a creamy yet refreshingly light pasta dish that’s ready in under 25 minutes! This unique recipe combines al dente spaghetti with a tangy Greek yoghurt sauce infused with sautéed garlic, zesty lemon, and freshly chopped herbs like parsley and mint for a burst of Mediterranean flavor. Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness, while a drizzle of olive oil ties it all together. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, this dish is easy to make but sophisticated enough to impress guests. Serve it warm and garnish with extra herbs for a vibrant finishing touch. "Yoghurt pasta recipe," "easy spaghetti dish," and "Mediterranean-inspired dinner" are just a few of the searches bringing this delightful creation to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 250 g Greek yoghurt
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, peel and finely mince the garlic.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, sautéed garlic (with the oil), and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the yoghurt mixture. Stir to combine.
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, immediately transfer it to the bowl with the yoghurt sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper, if needed.
Serve the yoghurt spaghetti warm, garnished with additional parsley, mint, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 2779 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 847 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*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.
