This viral Turkish pasta recipe is packed with flavor, easy to make, and meal-prep-friendly. Tastes like a kebab and totally worth the hype!
This viral Turkish pasta recipe has taken the internet by storm, and for good reason. When I first came across it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it—seriously, I was practically drooling just looking at the pictures! I debated for days whether to give in to the hype, but it got so bad that I even dreamt about this pasta (yes, dreamt about it) and woke up craving it! 😂
When I heard people raving about how good it is, I knew it was time to try it myself. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. This Turkish pasta literally tastes like a kebab in the best way possible. It’s bursting with flavor and incredibly satisfying. As a bonus, it’s quick, easy, and meal prep-friendly. I had leftovers, stored everything separately, and reheated it the next day. When I assembled it again, it tasted just as amazing as fresh.
Big thanks to Anna Paul for popularizing her mother’s recipe—this dish is 100% worth the hype! If you haven’t tried it yet, let this be your sign to make it ASAP. You’re going to love it!
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Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe
Turkish Pasta Recipe Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Onion: Finely chopped to enhance the flavor of the beef.
- Spices for the Ground Beef: Curry powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper.
- Pasta of Your Choice: I used bow-tie pasta but feel free to use your favourite!
- Full-Fat Greek Yogurt: I opted for Greek-style natural plain yogurt.
- Garlic Clove: Freshly minced for the yogurt sauce
- Salt: To season the yogurt and enhance the overall taste.
- Butter: For the butter sauce
- Paprika for the Butter: Adds a smoky kick to the melted butter topping.
- Cherry Tomatoes: You can use any tomato you like.
- Fresh Parsley: Chopped finely to garnish the Turkish pasta salad.
How To Make This Delicious Turkish Pasta
- Start by finely chopping your onion. Then, cook your pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta boils, heat a teaspoon of butter in a preheated pan.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula or spoon as it cooks.
- Add all the spices (curry powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper) and mix thoroughly, continuing to break the meat into small pieces.
- Cook until the beef is browned and slightly crispy around the edges (almost burnt—but trust me, this is what makes it delicious! Just don’t actually burn it 😂).
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set it aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt some butter over low heat. Stir in paprika until well combined, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with minced garlic and salt to taste. Mix until smooth.
- In a wide serving bowl, layer the cooked pasta at the bottom. Spoon the yogurt sauce over the pasta, followed by the cooked ground beef.
- Top with chopped cherry tomatoes and freshly chopped parsley. Finally, drizzle the paprika butter sauce generously over the dish.
- When ready to eat, mix everything together to combine the flavors and enjoy the deliciousness!
How To Store Your Turkish Pasta
Store all the components separately in the fridge: yogurt, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cooked ground beef, and pasta. Ensure the pasta and beef are completely cooled before refrigerating.
When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat the pasta and beef, then assemble the dish for a fresh and delicious meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy days when you need a hassle-free lunch or dinner that’s ready in no time.
- Meal-Prep Friendly: You can prep all the ingredients ahead of time, store them separately, and assemble the dish the next day. It’s just as delicious—just reheat the pasta and ground beef before putting it together.
- Absolutely Delicious: Despite its simplicity, this recipe packs incredible flavor. Honestly, it’s so good I’m drooling just writing about it!
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Ingredients
For The Beef Mince
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
For The Pasta
- 300-400 g uncooked pasta I used bow-tie pasta but you can use any pasta you like
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil – to prevent sticking
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt I used Greek style natural yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- salt to taste
For The Toppings
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1-2 tsp of paprika I just kept adding more when i felt like it needed more
- Cherry tomatoes as many as you want
- Fresh parsley as much as you want
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping your onion. Then, cook your pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta boils, heat a teaspoon of butter in a preheated pan.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula or spoon as it cooks. Then Add all the spices (curry powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper) and mix thoroughly, continuing to break the meat into small pieces.
- Cook until the beef is browned and slightly crispy around the edges (almost burnt— but trust me, this is what makes it delicious! Just don’t actually burn it 😂).
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set it aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt some butter over low heat.
- Stir in paprika until well combined, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with minced garlic and salt to taste. Mix until smooth.
- In a wide serving bowl, layer the cooked pasta at the bottom.
- Spoon the yogurt sauce over the pasta, followed by the cooked ground beef. Top with chopped cherry tomatoes and freshly chopped parsley.
- Finally, drizzle the paprika butter sauce generously over the dish.
- When ready to eat, mix everything together to combine the flavors and enjoy the deliciousness!
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