Creamy Greek Yogurt Spinach (Printable view)

Tender pasta in creamy Greek yogurt sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan, perfect for a light Italian-American meal.

# What You 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)

# How To Make:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lighter twist on classic Alfredo
  • Delicious creamy Greek yogurt sauce
02 -
  • Use low-fat Greek yogurt off the heat to prevent curdling
  • Pairs well with a crisp Pinot Grigio or sparkling water with lemon
03 -
  • For extra protein add grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp
  • Substitute whole wheat pasta for added fiber
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