Yogurt and homemade garden pesto makes a creamy and delicious pasta salad. Perfect for all your springtime soirees!
I love the rain. I love the way the dull gray light hits the corner of the chair by the window. I love the sound of rain softly pattering against the window and the light mist it leaves behind in the air.
The grass has regained its color again and the trees above have created a canopy of lush green. Such a different place from what I came home to some months ago.
It was definitely a cooking day. Standing by the window, lost in the silence, rolling sweet dough and making pesto.
Pesto & Yogurt Pasta
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups flat leaf Parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (can be substituted with Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/2 lb. Farfalle (use your favorite pasta or spaghetti)
Instructions
- 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.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Jenny B | Honey and Birch says
That pesto looks lovely! Can't wait to try it!
Sarah says
This is such a good idea!! I need to try it soon
David @ CookingChat says
interesting idea to add yogurt to pesto, sounds tasty!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day! I could go for some of your pasta now!
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Walking on Sunshine says
Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday!
Gwen says
Fabulous recipe! love the yogurt addition.
Velva says
I would be in heaven in a day like that one- beautiful.
Velva
Rose says
I never would have thought to use yogurt in a pasta dish. Love the idea! Thanks!
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Catherine says
Dear Bella, I loved this treat. It was delicious. Thank you. Love, Your Mama xoxo