Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe
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Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe
Description
The Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe combines ground beef cooked thoroughly with warm, aromatic spices like paprika, garlic and onion powders, and a subtle curry flavor, balanced by kosher salt and fresh black pepper. The diced onion is cooked into the meat for depth. The pasta, cooked al dente, serves as a base to carry the rich meat and the cool, tangy garlic yogurt sauce, which brightens the dish with fresh garlic and salt within creamy Greek yogurt.
Finishing with a paprika-infused butter adds buttery warmth and a smoky edge, while cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs like parsley and dill add freshness and a pop of flavor contrast. This combination delivers a layered dish with savory, creamy, and slightly smoky elements.
Suitable for a hearty dinner, this recipe recommends adding olive oil when cooking leaner meats than beef to maintain moisture. The balance of spices and fresh components reflects a modern Turkish flavor profile with practical adaptations.
Ingredients
- For the meat:
- 1 pound ground beef lean, 90%, or turkey, chicken or lamb
- ½ white onion medium, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder mild
- For the pasta:
- 1 pound pasta of choice, e.g. shellbows
- For the garlic yogurt sauce:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt plain, whole-milk or 2%
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- For the paprika butter:
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- ½ teaspoon paprika sweet
- For serving:
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- parsley fresh, chopped
- dill fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the beef. Break apart meat with a meat masher or a wooden spoon. Season the meat by sprinkling the salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and curry powder evenly over the meat and continuing to break apart the meat. Add in the diced onion and stir well to incorporate into the meat mixture. Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to turn nice and golden brown on all sides and the fat absorbs, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep the meat warm until you are ready to serve.
- Cook the pasta: While the meat is cooking, place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the directions on the package, then drain and return to the pot.
- Make the garlic yogurt sauce: Add the yogurt, grated garlic and salt to a medium bowl and stir together until well combined. Taste and add more salt, as necessary to taste.
- Make the butter sauce: Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add in the butter. Once butter melts completely, gently whisk in the paprika until smooth and incorporated into the butter and allow it to cook for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
- Serve: Add the warm pasta to shallow bowls, then top with the garlic yogurt sauce, warm beef, then some halved tomatoes plus a little parsley and dill to your liking. Finish the bowls off with a drizzle of the paprika butter sauce.
Notes
- When using lean meats other than ground beef, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan before cooking.
- This recipe is adapted from a version by Anna Paul.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 6) | |
| Calories | 513cal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 33.3g | 67% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5g | 38% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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