Turkish Pasta Viral (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat mix
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1 lb of ground beef, lean (90% lean). You can swap it out for ground turkey, chicken, or lamb!
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1 teaspoon of salt (kosher is ideal)
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1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, mild
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 medium-sized white onion, chopped up finely
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A sprinkle of fresh black pepper
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1 teaspoon of onion powder
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1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
→ Pasta choice
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1 lb of your favorite pasta (shellbows are a fun option)
→ Garlic yogurt topping
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2 garlic cloves, grated down
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A pinch or two of kosher salt, adjust as needed
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2 cups of plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk or 2%)
→ Paprika butter drizzle
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4 tbsp salted butter
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1/2 tsp sweet paprika
→ Garnishes
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A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup)
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Some freshly chopped dill and parsley for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Warm up a big skillet over medium-high. Toss in the ground beef and break it apart using a wooden spoon or masher. Add in the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, and some black pepper. Stir in your diced onion too. Cook everything until the beef’s a deep golden brown and most of the fat cooks off—about 15 minutes. Once done, cover it and set it aside until you're ready to serve.
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While the beef cooks, fill a big pot with water, add some salt, and bring it to a boil. Toss in your pasta and cook till it's just right—not mushy but still firm. Drain it and put it back into the pot to keep warm.
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Mix together the Greek yogurt, grated garlic, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well so everything blends. Taste it, and if it needs a little more salt, don’t hold back.
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In a small pot, melt the butter slowly over medium heat. Sprinkle in the paprika, stirring until it’s mixed and silky. Let it bubble gently for about half a minute before taking it off the heat.
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Spoon the warm pasta into bowls. Add a scoop of the yogurt mixture on top, followed by a hearty helping of the beef. Throw in some halved cherry tomatoes, and finish with chopped dill and parsley. Drizzle the paprika butter on top as a final touch.
# Notes:
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This dish is a quick and filling dinner option packed with protein, ready to serve in just half an hour.
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If you’re going with turkey, lamb, or chicken instead of beef, toss a tablespoon of olive oil in the pan before starting.
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Inspired by Anna Paul’s take on this dish.