Greek Yogurt Pasta

Name: Greek Yogurt Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta (Fettuccine or macaroni); 4 ounces unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 16 ounces Greek yogurt (full-fat); 1 small lemon zest and juice (about 3 Tablespoons juice); 2 ounces Freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 Tablespoons fresh chives or parsley for garnish ((optional)); Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

greek yogurt pasta

Ingredients

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1 pound pasta (Fettuccine or macaroni)4 ounces unsalted butter4 cloves garlic (minced)16 ounces Greek yogurt (full-fat)1 small lemon zest and juice (about 3 Tablespoons juice)2 ounces Freshly grated parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons fresh chives or parsley for garnish ((optional))Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions on package, depending on type of pasta. Make sure to add salt to the water for best results.

Step 2

Drain pasta, but do not rinse! Reserve some pasta cooking water.

Step 3

In the same pot you cooked the pasta, melt butter over medium heat until melted.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant, but not brown.

Step 5

Turn heat to low and add yogurt, stirring to blend. Toss in pasta, stirring to coat pasta. Add reserved pasta water to thin sauce if necessary, 1 Tablespoon at a time.

Step 6

Add zest and juice of half a lemon and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Serve with grated cheese and fresh parsley or chives.