Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe
Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe is a delightful blend of creamy garlic yogurt, spiced ground beef, and rich paprika butter that promises to elevate your dinner experience. This dish embodies the essence of comfort food, making it perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests at gatherings. Each forkful captures the warmth of cozy moments shared with loved ones, as the flavors meld beautifully, creating a satisfying and hearty meal. The creamy yogurt provides a luscious base, while the seasoned beef adds depth and richness. With simple preparation steps and accessible ingredients, this recipe invites everyone to savor the joy of cooking and sharing delicious food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup butter
- 12 oz cooked pasta (like fusilli or penne)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions for about 5–7 minutes until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks; season with salt, sweet paprika, and cumin. Cook until no pink remains.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2–3 minutes until well combined.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture in the skillet.
- Serve topped with creamy yogurt sauce, drizzle with melted paprika butter, and garnish with feta and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg