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Best Turkish Pasta Recipe – Easy, Flavorful, and Comforting

Turkish pasta recipe close-up with beef, yogurt, and butter sauce
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Turkish Pasta is a savory fusion dish featuring seasoned ground beef, tangy garlic yogurt sauce, and a spiced butter drizzle, all served over tender pasta and finished with fresh herbs and tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 medium yellow onions, diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Butter sauce:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika (not smoked)
  • 1 tablespoon mild pepper paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turkish chili flakes or regular chili flakes
  • For the yogurt sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
  • 2–3 small garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • To Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until almost cooked through (2-3 minutes), letting it release its natural oils.
  3. Add the diced onions, onion powder, sweet paprika powder, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix and cook until the onions are translucent (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. For the butter sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add olive oil, mild pepper paste, dried mint, sweet paprika, and chili flakes. Mix to combine and heat for about 1 minute. Set aside.
  5. For the garlic yogurt sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Thin with 2-3 tablespoons water if needed.
  6. To assemble: Place pasta on plates. Top with yogurt sauce, then beef mixture, then drizzle butter sauce over everything. Garnish with minced parsley and diced cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use Turkish pepper paste for authentic flavor, or substitute with mild red pepper paste.
  • Adjust chili flakes for preferred spice level.
  • Use any short pasta shape for best sauce coverage.
  • Prepare all sauces ahead of time for easy assembly.

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