This Turkish Pasta dish is a savory and satisfying meal that beautifully blends traditional Turkish flavors with the comforting texture of pasta. Richly spiced ground beef is layered over tender pasta and finished with a drizzle of garlicky yogurt sauce and fresh tomatoes—perfect for a hearty dinner with a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
For the pasta:
12 oz rigatoni or pasta of choice
Salt for boiling water
For the meat sauce:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup water (as needed)
For the yogurt sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, grated
Salt to taste
For garnish:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Chopped fresh parsley
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