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Turkish Pasta Recipe

Turkish Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Turkish Pasta recipe combines flavorful meat sauce, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and a buttery topping for a satisfying and delicious meal.


Ingredients

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For The Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta (farfalle or any shape)
  • Kosher salt

For The Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef (93%)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp red pepper paste or tomato paste
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

For The Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full fat or skim)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

For The Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

As Garnish (optional)

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tbsp dried mint or fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp sumac (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid, drain, and set aside.
  2. Make the Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet, add onion, spices, and paste. Cook until meat is fully done and set aside.
  3. Prepare Yogurt Sauce: Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning and set aside.
  4. Make Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir until bubbly.
  5. Assemble: Combine pasta, yogurt sauce, meat, and butter sauce. Repeat for each serving. Garnish as desired and serve.

Notes

  • Yields: 4 servings
  • Reserved liquid: Save pasta water in case needed.
  • No olive oil for sautéing meat: Meat releases its own oils.
  • Storage & Reheating: Store components separately and assemble when ready.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 563 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 983mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 83mg