Description
A cozy and flavorful Turkish pasta dish combining tender noodles, spiced ground beef, creamy garlic yogurt, and a rich paprika butter sauce. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces pasta, such as farfalle
kosher salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red pepper paste or tomato paste
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 tablespoons dried mint or chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sumac (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, red pepper paste, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant and the onion softens. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Heat until bubbly and aromatic.
- To assemble, place pasta in bowls, top with garlic yogurt, add the beef mixture, and drizzle with paprika butter.
- Finish with cherry tomatoes, herbs, and a sprinkle of sumac if using.
Notes
Swap ground beef with lamb, chicken, or turkey for variation.
Add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat level.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat pasta and beef separately, adding fresh yogurt before serving.
If sumac is unavailable, use a squeeze of lemon for tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 563 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
