Creamy Greek Yogurt Spinach (Printer View)

Pasta coated in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce with spinach and Parmesan, ready in 30 minutes.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. 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 flour into the skillet and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute to create a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, bringing mixture to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, 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 the skillet. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired sauce consistency.
08 - Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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