Creamy pasta with zucchini and greek yogurt
A few ingredients left in the refrigerator and a little imagination. Here is the delicious, anti-waste and very fast (ready in 20 minutes) recipe we offer 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 explained procedure and let us know what you think of this tasty, inexpensive and nutritious recipe.
Ingredients
Preparation
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, 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!
Observations
How long does pasta with zucchini and Greek yogurt keep?
We recommend that you eat it right away. However, you can store it 1 day in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Can I use the skin of the zucchini?
Yes of course. We preferred to peel them to give the dish a more delicate taste.
What pasta format to use?
For zucchini and Greek yogurt pasta we recommend using a long pasta format (spaghetti, linguine, 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, do all the steps as if you were making a pasta salad and use a short pasta format: prepare the sauce, run the cooked pasta under water to stop the cooking and toss it with the yogurt and zucchini sauce. Let it cool to room temperature, then put it in the refrigerator.
What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?
This creamy paste can also be made with unsweetened white 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.
