Turkish Pasta with Beef (Print Format)
Bold Turkish flavors meld creamy yogurt, spiced beef, and paprika butter for a comforting pasta layered with fresh toppings.
# Ingredients:
→ Dairy & Eggs
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1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup crumbled block-style feta cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Produce
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Meat
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1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
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12 ounces cooked short pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
# Steps:
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Combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly until smooth and set aside to meld flavors.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in sweet paprika, garlic powder, and cumin; toast spices for 2 minutes to intensify aroma.
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Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it browns. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until fully browned. Stir in tomato paste, season with salt and pepper, then simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
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Melt unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Stir in sweet paprika and allow it to gently bubble for one minute. Remove from heat to avoid burning.
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Arrange cooked pasta on a large serving platter or individual plates. Spoon garlic yogurt generously over the pasta, then layer with the warm spiced beef mixture. Drizzle paprika butter evenly over the top.
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Top with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while warm to enjoy balanced textures and flavors.
# Tips:
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Toast spices before cooking to unlock full flavors. Use room temperature yogurt to prevent curdling when layered on warm pasta. Store components separately and reassemble prior to serving for optimal texture.