Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Turkish Pasta, a delightful dish featuring creamy garlic yogurt and a rich spiced butter sauce. This recipe brings together tender pasta, savory ground beef, and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. Perfect for serving a crowd, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean)
- 16 ounces pasta (ravioli, tortellini, or small pasta)
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or Chili pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, and sea salt; stir until smooth.
- In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add remaining spices; cook until fragrant.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture in a large bowl. Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and spiced butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg