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How I Finally Nailed Turkish Pasta — Ready in 30 Minutes

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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Calories
563 kcal
Protein
33.00 g
Carbs
52.00 g
Fat
24.00 g

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncespasta (any shape)
  • 1 lbground beef
  • 1 mediumonion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoonred pepper paste (or tomato paste)
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 2 teaspoonssweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1 cupGreek yogurt (unsweetened)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • ½ cupcherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 4 tablespoonsdried mint (or fresh parsley)
  • 2 tablespoonssumac (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the pasta water generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Save ½ cup of cooking liquid, drain, and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon for 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add chopped onion, red pepper paste, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are softened, about 5-6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  5. 5

    Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir until bubbly.

  6. 6

    Assemble the pasta by layering in bowls: add pasta, yogurt sauce, ground beef, and drizzle with butter sauce. Garnish with tomatoes and mint or parsley.