Turkish Pasta
This Turkish Pasta dish features fusilli pasta topped with a flavorful yogurt-paprika sauce, ground beef, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The creamy yogurt sauce, combined with the savory ground beef and sweet paprika, creates a delicious balance of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, this dish is sure to be a hit.
Servings: 6
Calories: 680kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Small skillet or saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt strained
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tsp kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
- 5 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp sweet paprika divided
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1 1/4 pounds ground round beef
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pint grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Stir together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika and additional salt to taste. Keep warm on low heat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula until it starts to brown. Add the chopped onion, remaining paprika, curry powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and slightly crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Divide the cooked pasta among serving plates. Spoon the yogurt mixture over the pasta, followed by the cooked ground beef mixture. Drizzle the paprika butter over the top. Garnish with quartered grape tomatoes and fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can add a few extra tablespoons of yogurt to the sauce for a richer, creamier texture.
- This dish is perfect for leftovers! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2082IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 4mg