Sweet Strawberry Yogurt Pasta (Print Version)

Vibrant blend of strawberries, creamy yogurt, and pasta for a unique summer-inspired dish.

# What You'll 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 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)

# Directions:

01 - Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and pasta. Cook following package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
02 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes until juices release.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend 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 some for drizzling on top.
06 - Transfer to serving bowls. Top with extra strawberries, drizzle reserved yogurt, and sprinkle almonds and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's cool, creamy, and fruity all at once—perfect for days when you want dessert but feel like eating something fresher than cake.
  • Takes less than 30 minutes from start to table, making it ideal for unexpected guests or when inspiration strikes late afternoon.
  • Works beautifully vegan if you swap in plant-based yogurt, so everyone at your table can enjoy it.
02 -
  • Cooling the pasta is non-negotiable—warm pasta will melt the yogurt into something soupy, and you'll lose that lovely creamy texture that makes this work.
  • Don't mix everything together hours ahead; the pasta will start absorbing liquid and become mushy, so assemble this close to serving time.
03 -
  • Buy strawberries that smell sweet before you buy them for color—smell is the most honest indicator of flavor.
  • Don't drain the pasta too dry; a tiny bit of starch clinging to each strand helps the sauce adhere better.
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