Description

This easy and delicious Turkish pasta dish features tender pasta topped with seasoned minced beef, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and a drizzle of flavorful butter infused with paprika, mint, and chili flakes. Garnished with fresh parsley and juicy cherry tomatoes, it’s a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Pasta:

8 ounces pasta of choice

For the Beef Mixture:

1 lb lean ground beef
2 medium yellow onions, diced
2 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp sweet paprika powder
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Butter Sauce:

1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp mild pepper paste
1 tbsp sweet paprika (not smoked)
1 tsp dried mint (or fresh)
1 tsp Turkish chili flakes (or regular chili flakes)

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt (or plain yogurt)
2–3 small garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2–3 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

To Garnish:

1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta
- Boil 8 ounces of pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Seasoned Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to brown.
- Stir in diced onions, salt, pepper, sweet paprika powder, onion powder, and tomato paste. Cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Butter Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter over low heat. Add olive oil, mild pepper paste, sweet paprika, dried mint, and chili flakes. Stir and cook for about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water as needed to thin the sauce to a pourable consistency.
Assemble the Dish
- Place cooked pasta on a deep plate or dish.
- Top with garlic yogurt sauce (about ¼ of the mixture).
- Add the seasoned beef on top.
- Drizzle the butter sauce over the beef and pasta.
- Garnish with minced parsley and diced cherry tomatoes.
Serve
- Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Substitute Turkish chili flakes with regular chili flakes if unavailable.
For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground meat.
Adjust spice levels to your preference by increasing or reducing the chili flakes.