Sweet Strawberry Yogurt Pasta (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of strawberries, yogurt, and tender pasta for a fresh, fruity summer delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
02 - 4.2 cups water
03 - 1/2 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 or plain full-fat yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnishes

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

# How to Make:

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 using a fork or potato masher. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the strawberries release their juices.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gently toss the cooled pasta with the strawberry sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Fold in the yogurt mixture, reserving a few spoonfuls for drizzling on top.
06 - Transfer to serving bowls. Top with extra strawberries, drizzle the reserved yogurt, and sprinkle with almonds and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It cools you down on sweltering afternoons without requiring any heat beyond boiling pasta.
  • The balance between creamy, tart, and sweet feels playful and surprisingly satisfying.
  • You can serve it as a quirky dessert or a light snack, and nobody will know which until they taste it.
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta thoroughly after draining or it will clump together and the yogurt won't coat it evenly.
  • Let the mashed strawberries sit for at least five minutes so they release their juices, otherwise the sauce will be dry and gritty instead of luscious.
  • Don't skip cooling the pasta completely, warm noodles will thin out the yogurt and turn everything into a sad puddle.
03 -
  • Use strawberries that are almost too ripe, they mash easier and taste sweeter without needing as much sugar.
  • A pinch of salt in the yogurt mixture brings out the sweetness and makes the whole dish taste more balanced.
  • Toast your own almond slivers in a dry pan for a minute, the flavor difference is worth the extra step.
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