Greek Yogurt Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Yogurt Pasta Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt; ⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup parsley; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
375 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Greek Yogurt Pasta Sauce Recipe

Robert Berry

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This Greek Yogurt Pasta Sauce Recipe is a healthy and high-protein alternative to Alfredo sauce. Made with Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, and plenty of garlic, this easy pasta sauce pairs wonderfully with any noodle, vegetable, or protein.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces Fettuccine pasta or other pasta, such as spaghetti
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt at room temperature
⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more as garnish
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for the pasta cooking water
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup parsley roughly chopped
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions to al dente, about 12-14 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup pasta water then drain the pasta. Set aside.
Place the now empty pot on the stove. Add the butter and melt over medium heat.
Whisk in the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until translucent. Lower the heat, if needed, to avoid browning.
While still on low heat, add in the Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or two just until the yogurt is warmed through and the cheese is melted. Add the reserved pasta water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin and smooth out the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Add the drained pasta to the pot and gently toss to ensure all the pasta is coated with the sauce.
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with parsley, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if preferred. Serve!

Notes

This recipe makes about 2 cups of pasta sauce, and when mixed with cooked pasta, it serves 4 adults. The nutritional values below are per serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Gently warm it in a large skillet or pan on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently. The sauce will thicken as it sits in the fridge, so add a splash of water, or vegetable broth to restore it to a smooth consistency.
This recipe requires thick, whole-milk Greek yogurt, so we do not recommend substituting it with regular yogurt. The adequate fat-to-protein ratio and warming it up in low heat prevents the sauce from curdling.
Yields: This recipe makes about 2 cups of pasta sauce, and when mixed with cooked pasta, it serves 4 adults. The nutritional values below are per serving.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Gently warm it in a large skillet or pan on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently. The sauce will thicken as it sits in the fridge, so add a splash of water, or vegetable broth to restore it to a smooth consistency.
Use full-fat yogurt: This recipe requires thick, whole-milk Greek yogurt, so we do not recommend substituting it with regular yogurt. The adequate fat-to-protein ratio and warming it up in low heat prevents the sauce from curdling.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 909mg (38%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1007IU (20%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	375kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	80mg	27%
Sodium	909mg	38%
Potassium	295mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1007IU	20%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	240mg	24%
Iron	2mg	11%