How TO Make The Viral Tiktok Turkish Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Italian Parsley (roughly chopped)
• 0.5 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (sliced in half)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (full‑fat or low‑fat)
• 0.5 fruit Lemon (juice only)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (plus extra for pasta water)
• 8 oz Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle) (about 2 cups dry)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Curry Powder (a pinch)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (divided: half for beef, half for butter sauce)
• 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)

Instructions

1. Prepare Fresh Ingredients

   Roughly chop the Italian parsley, dice half an onion, slice a cup of cherry tomatoes in half, and mince three to four garlic cloves. Set everything aside in separate bowls.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Yogurt Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, the minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until smooth and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

3. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow‑tie pasta and cook according to the package directions (usually 10‑12 minutes) until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of cooking water.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

4. Cook Ground Beef

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. When it begins to brown, season with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a pinch of curry powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Continue cooking until the beef is almost done, then add the diced onion. Cook until the beef is crispy and the onion is softened.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Make Butter‑Paprika Sauce

   In a small pan over medium heat melt 4 Tbsp butter. Stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon paprika and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

6. Assemble the Pasta

   In a large serving bowl combine the cooked pasta, yogurt sauce, crispy ground beef, sliced cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley. Drizzle the butter‑paprika sauce over the top and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

435

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

2 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Italian Parsley: Flat‑leaf parsley, Cilantro
• Instead of Onion: Shallot
• Instead of Cherry Tomatoes: Regular tomatoes, diced
• Instead of Garlic: Garlic paste
• Instead of Plain Greek Yogurt: Regular yogurt, strained
• Instead of Lemon: Bottled lemon juice
• Instead of Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle): Any short pasta
• Instead of Ground Beef: Ground turkey
• Instead of Paprika: Smoked paprika
• Instead of Butter: Margarine, Olive oil

Equipment Needed

• Cutting Board
• Chef's Knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon or Spatula
• Large Pot
• Colander
• Large Skillet
• Small Pan
• Serving Bowl

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Cooking the ground beef until crispy ensures texture contrast.
• Toast the paprika briefly in butter for a deeper flavor.
• Assemble while the pasta and beef are still hot so the yogurt sauce coats evenly.

Chef Tips from the Video

• Full‑fat Greek yogurt gives a richer, creamier sauce.
• A splash of pasta cooking water helps the yogurt sauce cling to the noodles.
• Toast the paprika just until fragrant; over‑cooking can make it bitter.

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Storage

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Not recommended; pasta may become mushy after freezing.

Room temperature: Do not leave out for more than 2 hours.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Prepare the yogurt sauce up to 24 hours ahead and keep refrigerated.
• Chop parsley and mince garlic in advance; store in a sealed container.

Frequently Asked Questions