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Turkish pasta with Greek yogurt

Turkish Pasta with Greek Yogurt

This Turkish pasta with Greek yogurt is a comforting blend of tender pasta, spiced beef, and garlicky yogurt sauce, finished with a rich paprika butter drizzle. It's a quick, cozy, and deeply flavorful dish inspired by the spirit of Turkish manti — minus the folding.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 8 oz farfalle pasta or similar pasta shape
  • kosher salt for pasta water

For the Spiced Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef 93% lean recommended
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp red pepper paste or tomato paste
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt for meat seasoning

For the Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • kosher salt to taste

For the Paprika Butter Drizzle

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved, optional
  • 4 tbsp dried mint or parsley or fresh, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp sumac optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add chopped onion and red pepper paste; sauté 5–6 minutes. Stir in onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  • In a bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add paprika, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Cook until sizzling and aromatic.
  • To assemble, divide pasta into bowls. Top with yogurt sauce, beef mixture, and drizzle with paprika butter. Garnish with mint, parsley, sumac, and tomatoes if using.

Notes

This dish is inspired by traditional Turkish manti — a quick and nourishing alternative that delivers all the rich, garlicky, spiced goodness without the need for dumpling folding.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3.9mg
Keyword Beef and Yogurt, Greek Yogurt Pasta, Turkish Pasta
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