Lemon Spinach Pasta Sauce

Submitted by Tangent393

"Tangy, with a little heat. This sauce is easy to make and very delicious."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 10 1⁄2 ounces spinach
• salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of

directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat and cook garlic and chili flakes for 1 minute. Do not brown.
2. Add spinach and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
4. Take pan off of heat and stir in yogurt and lemon juice.
5. Cover and let stand for 1 minute, then stir into pasta. (works well with ravioli or tortellini).