Anna Paul's Viral Turkish Pasta.. but macro friendly and meal prep friendly 🔥🔥

Ingredients

• 200 g Protein Pasta (high‑protein (e.g., chickpea or lentil) pasta, 12 g protein per serving)
• 1 tbsp Sea Salt (for boiling water and seasoning)
• 500 g Lean Ground Beef (96 % lean, trimmed)
• 1 spray Cooking Spray (olive‑oil based, for pan)
• 65 g White Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Paprika (divided: half for beef, dash for butter sauce)
• 1 tsp Avocado Oil (for sautéing tomatoes)
• 12 Tomatoes (medium, halved)
• 453 g Full-Fat Greek Yogurt (2 cups, plain)
• 2 tbsp Minced Garlic (jarred for convenience)
• 112 g I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light (light spread, 35 cal per serving)
• 16 leaves Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Cook the Protein Pasta

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a generous pinch of sea salt, then add the protein pasta. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Start Crispy Ground Beef

   While the pasta cooks, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on high. Add the ground beef, breaking it up only enough to spread a thin layer, then let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: high

3. Season and Finish Beef

   After the initial 5 minutes, break the beef into tiny pieces, add the chopped white onion, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is deeply browned and crispy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: high

4. Sauté Tomatoes

   In the same skillet (or a second small pan), add a dash of avocado oil and the halved tomatoes. Cook 3–5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

5. Prepare Greek Yogurt Sauce

   In a mixing bowl, combine the full‑fat Greek yogurt with the minced garlic. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

6. Make Light Butter Sauce

   Place the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light and a dash of paprika in a microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave for 20–30 seconds, then stir until fully melted.

   Time: PT30S

7. Combine All Components

   Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot. Add the crispy ground beef, melted butter sauce, sautéed tomatoes, and chopped parsley. Toss gently over low heat for 2 minutes to heat through and coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

8. Portion and Store

   Divide the pasta‑beef mixture into 4 meal‑prep containers (or 3 if you prefer larger portions). Store the Greek yogurt sauce in a small separate container to add at serving time.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

500

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g