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4.9 from 45 votes

Viral Anna Pauls Turkish Pasta

A simple Turkish pasta dish made with seasoned minced beef is served over pasta and garlic yogurt. Drizzled with a seasoned butter sauce and garnished with chopped tomatoes and parsley. So easy and delicious.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 617 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Pasta of Choice
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 medium yellow onions diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Butter sauce:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika not smoked
  • 1 tablespoon mild pepper paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turkish chili flakes or regular chili flakes
For the yogurt sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
  • 2-3 small garlic cloves minced, you can use one for a lighter garlic flavor
  • salt and pepper
To Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes diced

Instructions

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  1. Cook the 8 ounces pasta of choice according to package directions.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the 1 pound lean ground beef until almost cooked through. about 2-3 minutes. The beef should release its natural oils, and no need to add oil.
  3. Add in the diced 2 medium yellow onions, Salt and Pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
  4. Mix and sear everything until the onions are translucent and cooked through. About 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. To make the butter sauce, melt the 1/4 cup unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon mild pepper paste, 1 teaspoon dried mint, 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, and 1 teaspoon Turkish chili flakes. Mix with a spatula to combine. About 1 minute. Set aside.
  6. Next, Make the garlic yogurt sauce. In a bowl add the 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2-3 small garlic cloves (minced), Salt and pepper, and a bit of water (about 2-3 tablespoons) to thin it down if it is too thick. Mix well to combine.
  7. To assemble, place cooked pasta on a deep dish or plate. Then add 1/4 th of the yogurt sauce, top with seasoned beef, drizzle some of the seasoned butter sauce, and garnish with chopped 1/4 cup minced parsley and 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (chopped). Enjoy.

Notes

  • Garlic: Please note that some of you feel like to 2-3 small cloves of garlic is a bit intense. If you do not like the intense garlic flavor, please use only one garlic clove. You can use any pasta of your choice. Consider using high-protein pasta to cut down on the carbs. NOTE: Originally, Turkish pasta is made with some ground cumin to season the ground beef. I personally don't like cumin much, so I left it out. You may add one teaspoon of cumin along with the paprika and onion powder to season the beef.
  • Garlic: Please note that some of you feel like to 2-3 small cloves of garlic is a bit intense. If you do not like the intense garlic flavor, please use only one garlic clove.
  • You can use any pasta of your choice. Consider using high-protein pasta to cut down on the carbs.
  • NOTE: Originally, Turkish pasta is made with some ground cumin to season the ground beef. I personally don't like cumin much, so I left it out. You may add one teaspoon of cumin along with the paprika and onion powder to season the beef.
  • The recipe for Turkish pasta is made with ground beef. You could try ground turkey if you prefer.
  • The recipe for Turkish pasta is made with ground beef. You could try ground turkey if you prefer.
  • Turkish Mild pepper paste can be easily found in Michigan at many Middle Eastern grocery stores. If you can't find it, you can use any pepper paste. It will be almost the same flavor. You can also skip it for the butter sauce and add one tablespoon of tomato paste instead.
  • Turkish Mild pepper paste can be easily found in Michigan at many Middle Eastern grocery stores. If you can't find it, you can use any pepper paste. It will be almost the same flavor. You can also skip it for the butter sauce and add one tablespoon of tomato paste instead.
  • I used Greek yogurt to make the yogurt sauce. To thin it down a bit, you can add about 2-4 tablespoons of water. If you are using plain yogurt, you will most likely not need to add water to thin it down.
  • I used Greek yogurt to make the yogurt sauce. To thin it down a bit, you can add about 2-4 tablespoons of water. If you are using plain yogurt, you will most likely not need to add water to thin it down.

Nutrition Information

Calories 617kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 830mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2380IU (48%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 617

% Daily Value*

Calories 617kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 830mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2380IU 48%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 151mg 15%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.