Sweet Strawberry Yogurt Pasta (Print)

Refreshing summer dish with strawberries, creamy yogurt, and tender noodles for a fruity delight.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz short pasta (fusilli or penne)
02 - 4.2 cups water
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Strawberry Sauce

04 - 10.6 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Yogurt Mixture

07 - 8.8 oz Greek yogurt or plain full-fat yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnishes

10 - 1.8 oz fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons roasted slivered almonds (optional)
12 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mash roughly with a fork or potato masher. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until juices are released.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gently toss the cooled pasta with the strawberry sauce, ensuring even coating.
05 - Fold in the yogurt mixture evenly, reserving some for drizzling on top.
06 - Transfer to serving bowls. Top with extra strawberries, a drizzle of reserved yogurt, and sprinkle with almonds and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under half an hour and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • The creamy yogurt balances the sweet-tart strawberries in a way that feels refreshing without being heavy.
  • You can serve it as a dessert, a snack, or even a playful brunch dish that surprises everyone.
02 -
  • Never add the yogurt while the pasta is still warm or it will curdle and separate into an unappetizing mess.
  • Mashing the strawberries instead of blending them gives you texture and little bursts of fruit that make every bite more interesting.
  • If you make this ahead, store the pasta and yogurt separately and combine them just before serving so it stays fresh and creamy.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for ten minutes before plating so the pasta stays cold longer and feels extra refreshing.
  • If your strawberries aren't as sweet as you'd like, roast them with a little sugar at 375°F for fifteen minutes to concentrate their flavor before mashing.
  • Leftover strawberry sauce keeps in the fridge for up to three days and is incredible stirred into oatmeal, smoothies, or spooned over pancakes.
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