Sweet Strawberry Yogurt Pasta (Printable)

Tender noodles combined with strawberries and creamy yogurt for a refreshing fruity 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 yogurt 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 Make It:

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 to release juices.
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 yogurt mixture into the pasta, reserving a few spoonfuls for drizzling on top.
06 - Divide into serving bowls. Top with extra sliced strawberries, a drizzle of reserved yogurt, and sprinkle with almonds and fresh mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It breaks all the rules in the best way, tasting like dessert while keeping you surprisingly satisfied.
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • The combination of tart strawberries and creamy yogurt feels indulgent but actually leaves you feeling refreshed.
02 -
  • Cold pasta is non-negotiable here—if you toss warm pasta with the strawberries and yogurt, the heat will wilt the berries and make the yogurt grainy and separated.
  • Don't make this more than a couple of hours ahead or the pasta will absorb too much liquid and turn mushy; it's best served within an hour of assembly.
03 -
  • Make the strawberry sauce ahead of time if you'd like—it actually develops more flavor sitting in the fridge for a few hours, and keeps for up to two days.
  • Keep everything cold until the last moment, and don't assemble the full dish too far ahead or the pasta will get soggy and lose its appeal.
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