Description
One-Bowl Spring Pesto Yogurt Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that celebrates the freshness of spring. With a creamy blend of tangy yogurt and aromatic pesto, this pasta delivers restaurant-quality taste in just one bowl. Perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or weeknight meals, it’s adaptable for all dietary needs. Bursting with colors and flavors, it promises to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the pesto with Greek yogurt and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add the drained pasta to the pesto mixture and toss until coated. If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg