For a richer flavor, consider using browned butter instead of regular melted butter. If the yogurt sauce is too thick, thin it out with a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture for a touch of heat. This dish is best served immediately to maintain the textural contrast between the warm pasta and the cool yogurt sauce. Lamb is a great substitute for ground round, offering a more authentic Turkish flavor.
Turkish Pasta
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS18
Embark on a culinary journey to Turkey with this delightful pasta dish. Featuring a luscious, paprika-infused yogurt sauce, savory ground round, and perfectly cooked fusilli, this recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate34 g
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Cholesterol113 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein40 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium615 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepIn a medium bowl, whisk together the strained Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt until smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a small skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika and salt to taste. Keep warm to drizzle over the final dish. (3 minutes)
03
StepBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. (12 minutes)
04
StepWhile the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground round and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it begins to brown. (5 minutes)
05
StepAdd the chopped onion, remaining sweet paprika, curry powder, onion powder, remaining kosher salt, and pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, crumbly, and slightly crispy, and the onions are softened. (8 minutes)
06
StepDivide the cooked pasta among serving plates. Top evenly with the prepared yogurt mixture, spreading it gently over the pasta. (3 minutes)
07
StepSpoon the flavorful ground beef mixture over the yogurt-topped pasta. Drizzle generously with the paprika-infused butter mixture. (2 minutes)
08
StepGarnish with quartered grape tomatoes and freshly chopped flat leaf parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)
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Ellis Murazik
May 19, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! The yogurt sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Aurelia Lynch
May 17, 2025I added some spinach to the beef mixture for extra veggies, and it was perfect.
Maximilian Kautzer
May 15, 2025Easy to follow instructions and the result was amazing! My family loved it.
Larue Hane
May 14, 2025The curry powder adds a unique twist that I wasn't expecting. So delicious!
Leann Renner
May 3, 2025The browned butter with paprika takes this dish to the next level.
Sheila Waelchi
May 3, 2025I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser!