Lemon Greek Yogurt Pasta

Ingredients

protein pasta

10 oz

olive oil

2 tbsp

shallot finely chopped

1 medium

garlic minced

1 tbsp

lemon juice fresh

1/4 cup

crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp

lemon zest

1 tsp

cherry tomatoes whole

1 cup

cream cheese

1/4 cup

Greek yogurt plain

3/4 cup

Parmesan cheese grated

1/2 cup

parsley fresh, finely chopped

to taste

Method

1. 01Cook pasta to al dente per package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, drain, set aside.
2. 02Heat oil in a large high-sided pan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. 03Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and tomatoes. Cook 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
4. 04Stir in cream cheese.
5. 05In a separate bowl, slowly whisk warm pasta water into yogurt to temper.
6. 06Reduce heat to low. Slowly pour yogurt mixture into pan, whisking constantly for about 5 minutes.
7. 07Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta.
8. 08Top with Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm.