Turkish Pasta
A bold and satisfying Turkish dish featuring pasta topped with garlicky yogurt sauce and a sizzling spiced butter drizzle. It is simple to make but delivers a complex layering of tangy, rich, and smoky flavors.
Warm pasta smothered in garlic yogurt and finished with paprika-spiced brown butter.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
main
sauce
butter sauce
seasoning
garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
Prepare the Garlic Yogurt
While the pasta cooks, mix the Greek yogurt with the minced garlic and salt in a large bowl. Stir well and let it sit at room temperature so it warms slightly before being used.
Make the Spiced Butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns golden and smells nutty, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
Combine Pasta and Yogurt
Add the hot drained pasta to the yogurt mixture and toss quickly to coat. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water and toss again.
Plate and Drizzle
Divide the yogurt pasta into bowls. Spoon the hot spiced butter generously over the top of each bowl and garnish with fresh mint or parsley. Serve immediately.
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