Description
Discover a deliciously hearty Turkish pasta dish that combines rich flavors of lamb or beef, spices, and creamy yogurt, perfect for family dinners.
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
- In a large pot, boil water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve the pasta warm, topped with yogurt and garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can substitute ground lamb with beef as per your preference. This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- 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, lamb pasta, beef pasta, easy dinner, Turkish cuisine