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Delicious Turkish pasta topped with yogurt, ground beef, and chili butter drizzle, garnished with cherry tomatoes and mint.
Alyssa

Turkish Pasta

The TikTok-viral Turkish Pasta recipe, made famous by Anna Paul, is a 30-minute wonder that's as delicious as it is easy. Made by layering cooked pasta with garlicky yogurt, spiced ground beef, and a chili butter drizzle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 563
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (or tomato paste)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 4 tablespoons dried mint (or fresh parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons sumac (optional)

Method
 

  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. 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. Add chopped onion, red pepper paste, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir until bubbly.
  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.

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor.