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Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Yogurt & Herbs

A light yet creamy pasta dish featuring earthy mushrooms, fresh herbs, and tangy yogurt instead of heavy cream. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a comforting weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but is gentle on digestion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g whole wheat pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic until tender.
  3. Remove skillet from heat and stir in yogurt.
  4. Add pasta and reserved water gradually, tossing to coat.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use any pasta shape you like, including gluten-free varieties. If you prefer a richer flavor, add a sprinkle of parmesan or nutritional yeast before serving. Avoid overheating the yogurt to prevent curdling — always stir it in off the heat.