Greek Yogurt Pesto Pasta Food

GREEK YOGURT PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente results. 2. While pasta cooks, prepare sauce. 3. Combine Greek yogurt with pesto. 4. When pasta is ready, immediately mix into the Greek yogurt pesto sauce. 5.Serve with grated Parmesan and/or toasted pine nuts. Simple pesto: 1. Process ingredients in a blender or food processor. 2. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container with olive oil poured on top to maintain freshness and flavor.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

GREEK YOGURT PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Directions:
• Cook pasta according to package directions in a lightly salted water; drain and set aside.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with pesto, Greek yogurt, and Greek sour cream. To the pasta, add red bell pepper, red onion, chicken, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Season with salt & pepper as needed. Enjoy!

PESTO & YOGURT PASTA

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, nuts and oil until smooth. Mix in yogurt and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally until al dente. Toss pasta and pesto sauce together in a large bowl. Serve & Enjoy!

YOGURT PESTO DIP

Steps:

• Add the yogurt and pesto to a medium bowl and stir until fully combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

PASTA WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO YOGURT CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente, reserve liquid and set aside. Most anything works, from linguine to penne.
• In a large bowl, mix room temperature Greek yogurt, goat cheese, and mozzarella, stirring to combine.
• Ladle some reserved pasta water into cheeses to thin it out to make the sauce.
• Once sauce is proper consistency, adjust seasoning.
• Ladle over individual plates of pasta, tossing to coat every strand.
• Incorporate any cooked, sliced protein, portion of protein and/or vegetables if desired.
• Sprinkle parmesan and fresh parsley on each plate for garnish.
• Serve with fresh salad and bread.

PESTO WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt. In a food processor purée garlic paste, basil, walnuts, Parmesan, and oil until smooth. Add yogurt and combine well. Pesto keeps, its surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 5 days.