Pasta con Salsa de Yogur

Pasta con Salsa de Yogur is a delightful Spanish-inspired dish that combines al dente pasta with a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce, infused with Mediterranean flavors. This dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, offering a unique twist on traditional pasta dishes.

Pasta con Salsa de Yogur
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 150 grams
  • Plain yogurt (unsweetened) - 150 grams
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved

Steps

  1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the yogurt sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley, mixing gently.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from yogurt, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

Tags

SpanishHalalPasta Dish