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Vibrant bowl of viral Turkish pasta with creamy garlic yogurt and paprika butter drizzle.
Alyssa

Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe

An easy, delicious weeknight dinner packed with protein and simple ingredients, featuring spiced ground beef, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and paprika butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Turkish
Calories: 513
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or lamb)
  • ½ medium white onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 pound pasta of choice (shellbows recommended)
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk or 2% recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • to taste fresh chopped parsley and dill

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the beef. Break apart meat with a meat masher or a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and curry powder. Add diced onion and cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat to keep warm.
    1 pound lean ground beef, ½ medium white onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon mild curry powder
  2. While the meat is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions, then drain and return to the pot.
    1 pound pasta of choice
  3. In a medium bowl, add yogurt, grated garlic, and salt to make the garlic yogurt sauce. Stir until well combined and adjust salt to taste.
    2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in paprika and cook for 20-30 seconds. Remove from heat.
    4 tablespoons salted butter
  5. To serve, add pasta to bowls, top with garlic yogurt sauce, warm beef, halved tomatoes, and garnish with parsley and dill. Drizzle with paprika butter.
    ½ teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, to taste fresh chopped parsley and dill

Notes

Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal.