Testing a Turkish Pasta from TikTok!

Ingredients

• 400 g Pasta (any short shape such as penne or fusilli; cooked al dente)
• 250 g Ground Beef (80 % lean; renders its own fat)
• 0.5 tsp Curry Powder (just a pinch for subtle flavor)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 2 tsp Sweet Paprika (1 tsp for the meat, 1 tsp for the butter sauce)
• 1 tsp Salt (plus extra to taste)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup Fresh Tomatoes (diced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Boil the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions (about 12 minutes) until al dente.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Render the Ground Beef

   While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef directly—no oil—and break it up with a spatula, letting it release its own fat.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season the Beef

   Sprinkle the curry powder, black pepper, onion powder, sweet paprika, and salt over the meat. Stir and continue cooking until the beef is mostly browned.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Onion

   Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

5. Prepare Yogurt Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

6. Make Butter‑Paprika Sauce

   Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat, then whisk in 1 tsp sweet paprika and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT30S

7. Combine Pasta and Beef

   Drain the pasta (reserve the water) and add it to the skillet with the seasoned beef. Pour in the butter‑paprika sauce and toss, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the mixture looks dry.

   Time: PT2M

8. Stir in Yogurt Sauce

   Remove the skillet from heat and quickly fold the yogurt‑garlic mixture into the pasta, stirring gently to coat. The residual heat will thicken the sauce without curdling.

   Time: PT1M

9. Finish and Garnish

   Transfer the pasta to serving plates, top with diced fresh tomatoes and chopped parsley. Add a final pinch of salt if needed.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

3 g