Sweet Strawberry Yogurt Pasta (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh strawberries and creamy yogurt combined with tender noodles create a lively summer dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
02 - 4.2 cups water
03 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Strawberry Sauce

04 - 10.6 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
05 - 2 tbsp sugar, adjust to taste
06 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Yogurt Mixture

07 - 8.8 oz Greek or plain full-fat yogurt
08 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Garnishes

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

# How to Cook:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Cold pasta sounds strange until you taste how the noodles soak up that strawberry juices and tangy yogurt
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy dessert restaurant
02 -
  • The pasta must be completely cold before mixing or the yogurt will separate into an unappealing mess
  • Rinse the pasta thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process immediately
  • Let the strawberry mixture sit longer if your berries are not very juicy
03 -
  • Use full fat Greek yogurt for the richest creamiest result
  • Taste the strawberry mixture before adding all the sugar and adjust accordingly
  • Save some mint for garnish instead of chopping it all into the dish
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