Ziti with Yogurt, Chili and Peas

Using Greek yogurt in place of heavy cream makes for a lower calorie dish without any compromise on flavor. The peas add sweetness and color to the sauce and the feta adds just the right amount of saltiness and richness.

Ziti with Yogurt, Chili and Peas

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

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Servings

4 Servings

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Ingredients

• 2½  cups Greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 1¼  pound fresh or thawed frozen peas
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½  cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 teaspoons chili flakes
• 10 large basil leaves torn
• 8 ounces feta cheese broken in chunks
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

• 1 Puree yogurt, garlic, and peas in food processor.
• 2 Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente.
• 3 Drain pasta and toss with puree.
• 4 Toast pine nuts and chili flakes in olive oil on low heat for 4 minutes.
• 5 Season with salt and pepper.
• 6 Garnish pasta with pine nuts, chili, basil, and feta.