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Creamy Cypriot Tzatziki Pasta with Cucumber and Dill

Name: Creamy Cypriot Tzatziki Pasta with Cucumber and Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, 1 cup; Cucumber, 1 small — peeled, seeded, and grated; Garlic, 2 cloves — minced; Fresh dill, 2 tablespoons — chopped; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Pasta, 8 ounces of your choice; Salt, for pasta water; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Feta cheese, 1/4 cup — crumbled; Fresh dill sprigs

This delightful fusion of Cypriot flavors features creamy tzatziki sauce paired with tender pasta, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic dill, making it a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying meal.

5(755 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 5, 2025

Creamy Cypriot Tzatziki Pasta with Cucumber and Dill — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Tzatziki Sauce

Pasta

Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 343 kcal
Protein: 13.67 g
Carbs: 44.88 g
Fat: 12.53 g
Fiber: 2.35 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1372 kcal
Protein: 54.7 g
Carbs: 179.5 g
Fat: 50.1 g
Fiber: 9.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Greek yogurt 1 cup	200	20	10	10	0
Cucumber 1 small — peeled, seeded, and grated	16	1	4	0	1
Garlic 2 cloves — minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Fresh dill 2 tablespoons — chopped	2	0.2	0.3	0.1	0.2
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pasta 8 ounces of your choice	800	28	160	4	8
Salt for pasta water	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Feta cheese 1/4 cup — crumbled	100	5	2	8	0
Fresh dill sprigs	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These nutrition estimates are for informational purposes only and are not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2
Mix Thoroughly
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3
Chill the Sauce
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Pasta

1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3
Drain and Toss
Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.

How to Make Creamy Cypriot Tzatziki Pasta with Cucumber and Dill

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling the Pasta
Cook the pasta until al dente, ensuring a good bite and texture.
2
Mixing the Sauce
Blend all sauce ingredients smoothly for a consistent flavor.
3
Combining Ingredients
Gently mix pasta with chilled tzatziki sauce until evenly coated.