Description
This Turkish pasta is a comforting dish featuring tender pasta topped with garlicky yogurt and a rich spiced butter sauce. It’s quick to make and packed with bold, savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (such as farfalle or shells)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a small pan over medium heat until melted.
- Add paprika and red pepper flakes to the butter mixture and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked pasta with salt and pepper, then transfer to serving bowls.
- Spoon the garlic yogurt over the pasta.
- Drizzle the spiced butter sauce on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker and creamier texture.
- Add cooked ground beef or lentils for extra protein.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boil and Sauce
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
