I made the Viral Turkish Pasta, also called a Manti, and wow, was it good! It is an easy, simple, and delicious pasta recipe that’s packed with flavor and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
▢8 ounces pasta of choice
▢1 pound lean ground beef
▢2 tablespoons onion powder
▢2 medium yellow onions, diced
▢1 tablespoon tomato paste
▢2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder
▢Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Butter sauce:
▢1/4 cup unsalted butter
▢2 tablespoons olive oil
▢1 teaspoon dried mint, or fresh
▢1 tablespoon sweet paprika, not smoked
▢1 tablespoon mild pepper paste
▢1 teaspoon Turkish chili flakes, or regular chili flakes
For the yogurt sauce:
▢1 cup Greek yogurt, or plain yogurt
▢2-3 small garlic cloves, minced, you can use one for a lighter garlic flavor
▢Salt and pepper
To Garnish:
▢1/4 cup minced parsley
▢1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
Instructions
Cook the 8 ounces pasta of choice according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the 1 pound lean ground beef until almost cooked through. about 2-3 minutes. The beef should release its natural oils, and no need to add oil.
Add in the diced 2 medium yellow onions, Salt and Pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
Mix and sear everything until the onions are translucent and cooked through. About 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
To make the butter sauce, melt the 1/4 cup unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon mild pepper paste, 1 teaspoon dried mint, 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, and 1 teaspoon Turkish chili flakes. Mix with a spatula to combine. About 1 minute. Set aside.
Next, Make the garlic yogurt sauce. In a bowl add the 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2-3 small garlic cloves (minced), Salt and pepper, and a bit of water (about 2-3 tablespoons) to thin it down if it is too thick. Mix well to combine.
To assemble, place cooked pasta on a deep dish or plate. Then add 1/4 th of the yogurt sauce, top with seasoned beef, drizzle some of the seasoned butter sauce, and garnish with chopped 1/4 cup minced parsley and 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (chopped). Enjoy.
Get the full recipe here https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/turkish-pasta/
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