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Turkish pasta recipe

Turkish pasta recipe

This Turkish pasta with yogurt and paprika butter brings bold flavor and silky richness to your table in under an hour. Creamy garlic yogurt, spiced ground beef, and smoky paprika butter over farfalle pasta make it a cozy, unforgettable meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Turkish-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base

  • 8 oz farfalle pasta
  • 2 tsp salt for boiling water

Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef or substitute ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste

Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic paste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or paste
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt for yogurt

Paprika Butter

  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika

For Garnish

  • cherry tomatoes a handful, quartered
  • fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Add paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add diced onion and tomato paste. Cook until onions are soft and mixture thickens.
  • In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in paprika. Heat gently until deep amber in color. Do not boil or burn.
  • Layer pasta in a large bowl. Spread yogurt sauce, then add meat sauce. Drizzle paprika butter on top.
  • Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: yogurt sauce can be prepped up to a day in advance. For reheating, add sauces fresh to preserve texture and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4.1mg
Keyword comfort food, Paprika Butter, Turkish Pasta, Yogurt Sauce
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