Best Pesto Yogurt Pasta Recipes

PASTA WITH YOGURT PESTO

Steps:

• First make the pesto. Place the walnut pieces, garlic, lemon zest and herbs in a food processor and blend until finely chopped.
• Gradually add the yogurt to form a smooth sauce. Season with a little black pepper. Chill in the fridge until required. This will keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Trim the asparagus tips. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the packet instructions.
• Five minutes before the end, heat a large frying pan and add the chilli flakes, bouillon powder and water. Stir to dissolve the powder then toss in the asparagus tips and saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Drain the spaghetti and tip into the frying pan with the lemon juice. Pour over the pesto sauce and toss thoroughly.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and salad. For additional flavour you could sprinkle over a little freshly grated parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO YOGURT CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente, reserve liquid and set aside. Most anything works, from linguine to penne.
• In a large bowl, mix room temperature Greek yogurt, goat cheese, and mozzarella, stirring to combine.
• Ladle some reserved pasta water into cheeses to thin it out to make the sauce.
• Once sauce is proper consistency, adjust seasoning.
• Ladle over individual plates of pasta, tossing to coat every strand.
• Incorporate any cooked, sliced protein, portion of protein and/or vegetables if desired.
• Sprinkle parmesan and fresh parsley on each plate for garnish.
• Serve with fresh salad and bread.

PESTO & YOGURT PASTA

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, nuts and oil until smooth. Mix in yogurt and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally until al dente. Toss pasta and pesto sauce together in a large bowl. Serve & Enjoy!