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Quick chili spaghetti

One of those pasta recipes quick and easy to make, but this is a low-fat versions made with plain yogurt.

Ingredients

8 oz pasta (dry weight, spaghetti, cooked)
1 chili pepper (small, seeded and finely sliced)
2 scallion (sliced)
2 clv garlic (peeled and crushed)
1⁄2 c yogurt (plain yogurt, low fat)
  salt (to taste)
  pepper (to taste)
  basil (fresh leaves, roughly chopped)

Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the chili and garlic.

Sauté over low heat for approximately 2 minute taking care not to burn the garlic. Set aside.

In a bowl add the yogurt, garlic/chili mixture and spring onions. Mix well and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Add this mixture to the hot spaghetti and mix well. Serve topped with the fresh, chopped basil.

Total time
30 minutes
Cooking time
20
Preparation time
10
Yield
4 servings

Notes

Refreshing! Try it as a summer alternative to the traditional garlic and chili spaghetti.

Source

North American cuisine

easy, pan fry
pasta, appetizer, side dish, dinner
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.