Tender pasta combined with a creamy yogurt sauce, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese for a flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
→ Sauce
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
06 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk preferred)
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Extra grated Parmesan, for serving
13 - Freshly ground black pepper
14 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
04 - Gradually add vegetable broth, whisking constantly. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low, then whisk in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
06 - Add chopped spinach and cook while stirring until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
07 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
08 - Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley if desired.
