Description
Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors that takes just minutes to prepare. This easy, creamy dish features a rich garlic yogurt base, spiced ground beef, and a luxurious paprika butter sauce that brings warmth and satisfaction with every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this pasta recipe not only pleases the palate but also impresses visually with colorful garnishes. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a comforting meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- Juice from ½ lemon
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 12 oz Cooked pasta (like fusilli or penne)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt with grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook your choice of pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside when done.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add diced onion. Sauté until translucent. Then add ground beef. Cook until browned.
- To the browned beef, stir in sweet paprika, garlic powder, cumin, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- In another small pan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sweet paprika until well combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with beef mixture. Toss together until well coated. Serve on plates topped with creamy yogurt sauce.
- Finish with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg