Creamy pasta with zucchini and greek yogurt

Name: Creamy pasta with zucchini and greek yogurt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 6.3 oz pasta; 10.5 oz zucchini; 1.4 fl oz white wine; 4.5 oz Greek yogurt; juice of 1/2 small lemon; 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese; 4 basil leaves; 1 garlic clove; Black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, to taste

Main Dish

Very Easy

25 min

483 Kcal

A few ingredients left in the refrigerator and a little imagination. Here’s the delicious, quick (ready in 20 minutes), anti-waste recipe we’re sharing today: Spaghetti with zucchini and Greek yogurt. Great for a light dinner, this creamy first course is sure to please all your friends. Follow the step-by-step instructions and let us know what you think of this delicious, inexpensive and nutritious recipe.

Materials

Frying pan
Cutting board
Knife
Pot
Blender

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time15 min

Brown a clove of garlic in a frying pan. Meanwhile, peel zucchini, chop coarsely and cook in pan over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After this time, add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan and continue cooking until the liquids have evaporated.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water.
Meanwhile, place the cooked zucchini in a blender (including garlic). Add Greek yogurt, basil, Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pepper.
Then blend until creamy.
Pour the resulting cream into the pan used to cook the zucchini. When the pasta is al dente, add it to the pan.
Mix well until everything is well blended.
Creamy pasta with zucchini and Greek yogurt is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How long does pasta with zucchini and Greek yogurt keep?

We recommend eating it right away. However, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day.

Can I use the zucchini peel?

Yes, of course. We preferred to peel them to give the dish a milder flavor.

What type of pasta should I use?

For zucchini and Greek yogurt pasta, we recommend using a long pasta shape (spaghetti, linguine, or spaghettoni). If you prefer short pasta, you can try fusilli, mezze maniche, pennoni, or rigatoni.

Can I serve zucchini and Greek yogurt pasta cold?

Yes. In this case, follow all the steps as if you were making pasta salad and use a short pasta shape: prepare the sauce, rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop it cooking, and toss it with the yogurt and zucchini sauce. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?

This creamy pasta can also be made with plain, unsweetened yogurt or skyr.

What can I add to pasta with zucchini and Greek yogurt?

To give this dish even more flavor and freshness, you can add chopped fresh mint and grated lemon zest.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 483Kcal

Carbo: 64.6g
Total fat: 11.8g
Saturated fat: 2.9g
Proteins: 17g
Fibers: 5.5g
Sugar: 7.7g
ProPoints: 12
SmartPoints: 15

Nutritional information for 1 serving (353g)

Cookware

burner

Attributes

Keep refrigerated

Zero waste

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Daniele Mainieri

Every day, I dive into the world of food and wine with curiosity, always looking for new flavours, recipes and inspiring discoveries to share. From traditional family dishes to the latest food trends, including pairings that make all the difference. I’ve been working in food & wine communication for over 10 years and I’m currently the Editorial Manager for the Italian edition of Petitchef.

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