Description
This creamy lemon Greek yogurt pasta is bright, tangy, and packed with protein. A silky yogurt-based sauce with garlic, parmesan, and juicy cherry tomatoes makes this an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces protein pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large high-sided pan over medium heat, add olive oil, chopped shallot, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, crushed red pepper, lemon zest, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until melted into the sauce.
- In a separate bowl, slowly whisk the warm pasta water into the Greek yogurt to temper it.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the yogurt mixture into the pan while whisking continuously for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Tempering the yogurt helps prevent curdling when added to the warm sauce.
- Add extra pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
