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Pasta with Yogurt Sauce
This creamy pasta with white yogurt sauce also known as Lebanese spaghetti is the perfect substitute for Alfredo sauce. It's creamy, tangy & easy to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley divided
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the pine nuts and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet, add the garlic and 1 tablespoon parsley and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn the heat to low, add the yogurt and salt and use a whisk to combine and lightly warm up the yogurt. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the yogurt sauce. Add some pasta water to thin out the sauce, if desired.
- Serve with toasted pine nuts, remaining parsley and chopped mint.
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Notes
- Storage: Add leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
284IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.