Description
Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that combines creamy garlic yogurt, flavorful spiced beef, and a rich paprika butter sauce. Topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and parsley, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- Juice from ½ lemon
- Salt (to taste)
Spiced Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Paprika Butter:
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
Other:
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 12 oz Cooked pasta (like fusilli or penne)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Yogurt: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the Spiced Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft. Stir in paprika, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Paprika Butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the sweet paprika and stir until it starts to bubble gently. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Dish: Add the cooked pasta to a serving dish or individual plates. Top with the garlic Greek yogurt, followed by the spiced beef. Drizzle the paprika butter over everything.
- Add the Toppings: Finish with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy! Dig in while it’s warm for the ultimate cozy meal.
Notes
- This dish is best served warm.
- You can customize the toppings to your liking.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Turkish pasta, viral recipe, spiced beef, garlic yogurt, paprika butter
