Creamy Dill Mediterranean Pasta

4 servings
Mediterranean vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3.0 oz angel hair pasta
  • 0.5 cup Fage 5% Greek yogurt
  • 1.0 tbsp fresh dill (chopped (plus extra for garnish))
  • 1.0 whole lemon (zest + 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 1.0 small garlic clove (minced)
  • 1.0 tbsp red onion (1–2 tbsp, finely diced)
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1.0 tsp olive oil (1–2 tsp)
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2.0 tbsp feta (crumbled for topping)
  • 1.0 tbsp reserved pasta water (1–2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 2 tbsp pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and red onion, and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened or blistered. Lightly season the mixture.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly for 30–60 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Add the cooked pasta to the pan, then stir in yogurt, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp of reserved pasta water.
  6. Step 6: Toss gently until the pasta is coated and creamy, adding more pasta water if needed.
  7. Step 7: Plate the pasta and top with feta and a sprinkle of dill.