Description
This Turkish-inspired pasta is creamy, flavorful, and comforting, combining garlic Greek yogurt, spiced ground beef, and rich paprika butter for a quick yet impressive weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Garlic Greek Yogurt Topping:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Spiced Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika Butter:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Toppings:
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- 12 oz cooked pasta (fusilli, penne, or choice)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add paprika, garlic powder, and cumin; cook 2 more minutes to toast the spices.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned (~10 minutes). Stir in tomato paste, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and stir in sweet paprika until lightly bubbling. Remove from heat.
- Plate cooked pasta and top with garlic Greek yogurt, spiced beef, and drizzle paprika butter over the top.
- Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic yogurt topping just before serving for best flavor.
- Optional: adjust paprika butter and seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American