Pasta With Herb Butter Sauce

Pasta, the world knows this Italian staple better than most other popular fares. Thanks to the availability, ease of cooking, it’s incredible versatility in terms of taste, texture, and shapes, and above all, the unique quality to adapt to different sauces and cooks; all of this gives pasta a very high rating on the devour-ability scale. Most of us are sure to have tried pasta with arrabbiata sauce, béchamel, carbonara, aglio e olio, pesto, alfredo, and creamy mushroom sauce. They all taste great but with Yummefy’s flavoursome pasta in herb butter sauce, all other pasta sauces are passé. We’ve got you pasta with an herb butter sauce recipe that delivers loads of flavour from the herbs with incredible creaminess from yogurt and browned butter. This seriously easy pasta with herb butter sauce recipe is inspired by Mediterranean flavours. The herb butter pasta sauce recipe is a fusion of a Turkish yogurt sauce and classic Italian browned butter sauce infused with herbs, and this combination sauce turns out to beautifully complement pasta.
 

▲ Pasta can be delicious, and we’ve got just the one for you. A super-delicious Pasta with Herb Butter Sauce inspired by Mediterranean flavours

What is Turkish yogurt sauce?

The yogurt sauce, which is a part of Yummefy’s herb butter pasta recipe (jump to the detailed recipe), is originally a traditional sauce used on Turkish manti, which is a Turkish variation of lamb-stuffed dumplings closely resembling the pasta that we know as ravioli. The yogurt sauce is made of creamy and thick yogurt, which is whisked with Mediterranean herbs, fresh and dried, and then poured over these dumplings. The Turkish manti with yogurt sauce is a winter favourite in Turkey.
 

▲ Tip the yogurt sauce ingredients including sumac and lime zest into the bowl and whisk till well mixed

What does pasta with herb butter sauce taste like?

A hearty meal full of savoury flavours, easy pasta with herb butter sauce is definitely an exotic and delicious upgrade to routine pasta. The chunky to bite al dente penne tubes are coated and filled with creamy and tangy yogurt sauce which is pepped up with lime zest and Mediterranean herbs like lemony sumac and oregano. And if this was not enough for you, the flavours are further heightened and deepened with the freshly browned butter, tomato puree, and more herbs. Fresh parsley and mint leaves are thrown in on top, which gives the pasta further lift and adds a unique statement of vibrant freshness. It comes together as a well-rounded pasta that’s sophisticated enough to be served to guests, yet ridiculously easy to prepare.
 

▲ Pour the prepared yogurt sauce and 1/2 cup saved pasta cooking water over the penne pasta and toss to mix
 

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▲ Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir or swirl till it turns a light caramel colour

How to make herb butter sauce pasta?

The pasta with herb butter sauce is fairly simple to make and comes together very quickly. It requires very few ingredients, so do make sure that all ingredients used in the pasta are fresh and of good quality. Especially the yogurt, which should be freshly set at home with full cream milk or sourced carefully so as to make sure that it hasn’t gone sour. The first step involves whisking the yogurt with dried herbs to make the yogurt sauce, which is then mixed with boiled penne pasta al dente. The next step involves preparing herb browned butter sauce. We prefer to use salted butter, but if you are watching your sodium intake then you may want to switch to the unsalted variety. Browning the milk solids in the butter without burning them requires patience and skill. Store bought tomato puree, garlic paste, and more herbs are added to the browned butter and whisked together allowing the mixture to emulsify. This mixture is then poured over the pasta and yogurt sauce combination. Use a half cup each of fresh mint and parsley to finish the dish. For precise instructions and ingredients, refer to the pasta with herb butter sauce recipe below.
 

▲ Add the black pepper and other browned butter sauce ingredients and whisk to make the browned butter sauce

Which pasta should you use with herb butter sauce?

It is recommended to use tube-shaped penne pasta with any creamy or hearty sauces. Owing to their tube-like cavity, penne has the potential to hold more of the creamy sauces and thus deliver more of the sauce in each bite. Both varieties of penne - penne rigate and penne lisce, are suitable for this herb butter sauce pasta recipe. Just make sure to boil your pasta al dente for the recipe.
 

▲ Pour the browned butter sauce into the pasta - yogurt mixture

How to serve pasta with herb butter sauce?

This delicious pasta coated with yogurt sauce and browned butter spiced with herbs goes very well with any light and appetizing sides like cheesy garlic bread, cheese topped oven-grilled zucchini, a Caesar, or Russian salad, coleslaw, and bruschetta. Serve the pasta warm and in moderate quantities because the pasta is decadent, rich, and creamy.

Make your herb butter sauce pasta recipe sing by serving it with some complementing rich white wines like chardonnay and Marsanne or cabernet sauvignon. These wines are known for their high acidity which offsets the creaminess of the pasta.
 

▲ Toss the the pasta well with the mint and parsley to mix

How else can you use the herb butter and yogurt sauce?

It’s okay to overindulge when it comes to this herb butter and yogurt sauce, so if you have prepared some extra sauce, then you can stow away the sauce in the refrigerator. It will keep good for the next 2 to 3 days. You may use this yogurt and herb butter sauce with stir-fried vegetables, or a sauce for grilled chicken breast. You may also like it as a topping on grilled bread with olive oil.
 

▲ Serve the pasta immediately while it is still hot

Is pasta with herb butter sauce recipe vegan?

Pasta with herb butter sauce recipe is surely completely vegetarian but it is not vegan. Although it can be modified to fit the vegan label by using vegan yogurt like coconut milk yogurt or cashew milk yogurt. Substitute butter with olive oil, though this may not yield the same results as browned butter, but it won’t be a disappointment either. You can also use pasta variety sans gluten to make this recipe gluten-free.
 

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Here’s the recipe to make best pasta with herb butter sauce. Follow step-by-step directions to make the most delicious Pasta with Mediterranean yogurt sauce and classic Italian herb butter sauce.