Creamy Greek Yogurt Spinach (Printer View)

Tender pasta tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt and Parmesan sauce with fresh spinach.

# What you'll need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine or linguine

→ Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
06 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk preferred)
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - Extra grated Parmesan, for serving
13 - Freshly ground black pepper
14 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Method:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Lower heat and whisk in Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
06 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
07 - Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired sauce consistency.
08 - Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lighter alternative to traditional Alfredo
  • Incorporates fresh spinach for added nutrition
02 -
  • Use whole milk Greek yogurt for the best creamy texture.
  • Adding reserved pasta water helps achieve a silky sauce consistency.
03 -
  • Stir in Greek yogurt off the heat to prevent curdling.
  • Substitute whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
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