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