Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring creamy garlic yogurt, savory seasoned meat, and a warm paprika butter drizzle, inspired by viral Turkish flavors.
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta (penne or shells)
- 400 g ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mint or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the ground beef or lamb, breaking it apart until browned.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- In a small pan, melt butter and stir in paprika, letting it gently sizzle.
- Place cooked pasta in a serving dish.
- Spoon the yogurt sauce over the pasta evenly.
- Top with the cooked meat.
- Drizzle the warm paprika butter over everything.
- Sprinkle dried mint or parsley and chili flakes if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Let pasta cool slightly before adding yogurt to prevent curdling.
- Greek yogurt works well for a thicker texture.
- Use lamb for a more traditional flavor.
- Mushrooms or lentils can replace meat for a vegetarian version.
- Add chili oil or extra spices for more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
