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Brown Rice Pasta Shells in Light Rose Sauce

Looking for a delicious vegetarian option? Something simple and healthy, creamy yet light? Then this recipe for Gluten Free Pasta Shells with Greek Yogurt Rose Sauce will be your new easy meatless choice for dinner! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 231kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions
  • In a medium sized saucepot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat
  • Add in minced onion, stir well and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and let cook for another minute
  • Pour in marinara sauce and sprinkle in chili flakes, sea salt and pepper. Let it heat to a bubble, then turn to low
  • In a separate bowl, stir yogurt with a scoop or two of the heated sauce to temper it
  • Add in the yogurt mixture to the sauce then stir in the pasta shells and basil
  • Top with parmesan cheese if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.6mg