Sweet Strawberry Yogurt Pasta (Print Version)

Refreshing blend of strawberries, yogurt, and tender pasta for a light, fruity summer dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz short pasta (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
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 - 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 with 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 stand for 5 to 10 minutes until juices release.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
04 - Gently toss the cooled pasta with the strawberry sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Fold the yogurt mixture into the pasta and strawberry sauce, reserving a few spoonfuls for garnish.
06 - Divide into serving bowls. Top with additional sliced strawberries, drizzle reserved yogurt mixture, and sprinkle with almonds and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes, perfect for those moments when you want dessert but don't want to heat up the oven.
  • The cold pasta soaks up the strawberry juice while staying tender, creating a texture that's nothing like regular savory pasta.
  • You can make it vegan or dairy-free with simple swaps, so it works for almost anyone at your table.
02 -
  • Never add the yogurt to warm pasta or it'll turn grainy and separate—let your pasta cool completely or even chill it for a few minutes in the fridge.
  • The strawberries will release more juice as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, hold off on fully combining everything until right before serving.
03 -
  • Toast your almonds lightly before adding them if you have time—it brings out their flavor and adds even more textural contrast to every spoonful.
  • Taste as you go and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or more lemon juice depending on your strawberries and your mood.
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