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cheat manti pasta with yogurt

Cheat Manti Pasta with Yogurt

Cheat Manti Pasta with Yogurt is a quick, comforting twist on the traditional Turkish classic. With tender pasta, a rich spiced meat sauce, creamy garlic yogurt, and chili-infused olive oil, it’s cozy and full of flavor—perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Turkish-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g shell pasta (conchiglie)
  • 450 g ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, small bunch
  • 200 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 240 ml water for simmering the sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Yogurt Sauce

  • 400 g plain yogurt preferably full-fat
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed (for yogurt)

Pul Biber Oil

  • 10 ml Turkish pul biber (red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for infusing the pul biber

Instructions
 

  • Mix yogurt, crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onions and carrots until soft and fragrant.
  • Add ground meat, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat into small pieces.
  • Stir in tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes until thick. Stir in parsley at the end.
  • Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • In a small pan, warm olive oil over low heat. Add pul biber and sizzle gently until aromatic. Do not burn. Set aside.
  • To serve: Plate the pasta, spoon over meat sauce, dollop with garlicky yogurt, and drizzle with pul biber oil. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftover sauce and pasta separately for best results. Add fresh yogurt and chili oil after reheating for ideal texture and taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4.5mg
Keyword Cheat Manti, comfort food, Turkish Pasta, Yogurt Sauce
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