Greek Yogurt Creamy Pasta Recipe

[mastichas09]

I have been making this a lot because it is so simple and easy. I am not 100% sure if this is actually a Greek dish, but I did initially see it in a modern Greek cookbook and I've seen similar dishes on menus in Greece in more casual, modern places. I can't think of their names off the top of my head.

Ingredients:​

• 12 oz (340g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:​

1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Combine: Toss the drained pasta into the yogurt sauce, adding a little reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. Stir until the pasta is well coated.
4. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

This dish is quick, creamy, and tangy! Enjoy!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

This looks delicious. I do something similar actually. The differences are I use a sharper cheese, like Romano, and I don't always use lemon - sometimes I just use the pasta water. But I always tend to use the lemon zest. I enjoy parsley better than basil for a garnish especially if I use lemon. Thanks for sharing!