Creamy Southwest Pasta with Spicy Greek Yogurt Sauc

Name: Creamy Southwest Pasta with Spicy Greek Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Non-Fat Greek Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 12 ounces, weight Medium-Cut Pasta; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped + More For Garnish; 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels; 2 pounds Tomatoes, DIced And Cored (Roma And Heirloom Mix); 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
12 ounces, weight Medium-Cut Pasta
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Diced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped + More For Garnish
1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
2 pounds Tomatoes, DIced And Cored (Roma And Heirloom Mix)
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Before draining the pasta, reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
3
In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the creamy Greek yogurt sauce until well-blended.
4
Refrigerate for later use.
5
While the pasta is cooking heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the yellow onion, garlic, green onion, and cilantro with a pinch of salt and cook for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and soft.
7
Add the corn and cook for 1-2 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and green chiles and stir combine.
9
Cook the mixture until the tomatoes begin to break down, another 3-4 minutes.
10
Add in the creamy Greek yogurt mixture and stir well.
11
Add salt and pepper to taste.
12
Stir in the cooked pasta, along with the reserved pasta water.
13
Mix well to combine.
14
Serve!
15
Garnish with additional cilantro.
16
Cassies Notes: Make a quick substitution of your favorite taco seasoning for the oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne and crushed red pepper.
17
Start with 1 teaspoon and taste and add more until the desired flavor is reached.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, and more.

Yes, Creamy Southwest Pasta with Spicy Greek Yogurt Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Southwest Pasta with Spicy Greek Yogurt Sauce

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