Description
Discover the rich flavors of Turkish Pasta with this incredible recipe that combines tender pasta with savory lamb or beef and a medley of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
300 grams of pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion
finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
minced
400 grams ground lamb or beef
1 can (400 grams) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup yogurt (for serving)
Fresh parsley
chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and ground lamb or beef to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, mixing well.
- Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ground meat with chicken or turkey for a leaner option. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Turkish Pasta, pasta recipe, ground lamb, comfort food, Mediterranean cuisine