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A carbohydrate-rich pasta dish with dairy protein from labneh and yogurt.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pasta with Labneh, Yogurt, and Tomato Paste (250 g) has 350 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 61.3 g of carbs, 13.3 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 45 µg of Selenium covers 82% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
350
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
61.3g
· 22% DV
Protein
13.3g
· 27% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 14% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 350 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 6 ounce (medium) | 170 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Boil and drain the pasta, then briefly cook the tomato paste in a little oil. Stir labneh and yogurt together separately, and fold them into the pasta after taking it off the heat. This keeps the dairy sauce creamy instead of exposing it to a hard boil.
It can curdle if pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste is boiled after the yogurt is added. Mix the dairy in off the heat, and loosen it first with a spoonful of warm pasta water so it meets the hot pasta more gradually.
Pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste tastes tangy, creamy, and savory, with a concentrated tomato flavor. Labneh gives the sauce extra richness, while yogurt keeps it lighter and sharper; the exact balance changes with the type of yogurt and tomato paste used.
Yes, you can replace some or all of the yogurt with labneh in pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste. The sauce will be thicker and less tangy, so loosen it with pasta water and taste before adding extra salt.
Short shapes such as penne, fusilli, or shells work well with pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste because the creamy tomato sauce clings to their ridges and hollows. Long pasta also works; toss it thoroughly so the sauce coats the strands evenly.
To make pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste less sour, use a milder yogurt and increase the share of labneh in the sauce. Cook the tomato paste briefly in oil to round out its sharpness, and avoid adding extra lemon or other acidic ingredients.
Yes, you can cook the pasta and prepare the tomato paste separately ahead of time. For the best texture, mix in the labneh and yogurt just before serving; if they sit with the pasta, the sauce can thicken as the noodles absorb moisture.
Reheat pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste gently over low heat with a splash of water, stirring often. Avoid bringing it to a boil, which can make the yogurt sauce separate. A microwave also works if you heat it in short bursts and stir between them.
You can freeze it, but pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste may have a grainy or separated sauce after thawing. For a better result, freeze the pasta and tomato mixture without the dairy, then stir in fresh labneh and yogurt after reheating.
Serve pasta with labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. Since the dish already has a creamy dairy sauce, a fresh or lightly seasoned side balances it better than another rich or yogurt-based accompaniment.
Vitamins
B1
0.25mg · 21% DV
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
B3
2mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
45µg · 82% DV
Phosphorus
213mg · 30% DV
Manganese
0.63mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Sodium
375mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
313mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pasta with Labneh, Yogurt, and Tomato Paste brings cooked pasta together with a tangy, creamy sauce of labneh, yogurt, and tomato paste. It is best understood as a convenient home-style combination rather than a dish with one clearly established regional origin. The tomato paste gives the sauce a concentrated, gently sweet-savoury flavour, while the dairy makes it soft and creamy.
Serve it warm as an easy lunch or dinner; a crisp salad or pickles provide a refreshing contrast. Pasta supplies most of the carbohydrates, with some protein from the labneh and yogurt, so it makes a filling meat-free meal. For a lighter sauce, use more yogurt and less labneh, and loosen it with a little pasta cooking water rather than adding extra fat.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.