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Turkish minced meat pasta with yogurt sauce

Delicious Turkish Minced Meat Pasta with Yogurt Sauce Comfort

This Turkish minced meat pasta with yogurt sauce is a delightful, protein-rich family feast that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 250 g Pasta Use your favorite type like fusilli or penne
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 200 g Greek Yogurt Adds a creamy tang
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or pressed
  • 1 bunch Parsley Fresh is best
For the Meat Mixture
  • 400 g Ground Beef or Lamb Provides rich protein
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Ajvar Pepper-based condiment
  • 400 g Chopped Tomatoes Canned is convenient
  • 1 medium Zucchini Grated for easier incorporation
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
To Garnish
  • 1 medium Fresh Tomatoes Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare the yogurt sauce by combining parsley and garlic with Greek yogurt, season with salt and pepper, cover, and chill.
  2. Sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add ground meat to skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and ajvar; cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Add canned tomatoes and zucchini, season, and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, and drain, reserving some cooking water.
  7. Combine drained pasta with the meat sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary, and let meld for a couple of minutes.
  8. Serve pasta topped with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh tomato and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure ground meat is nicely browned for best flavor. Use thick Greek yogurt for a richer sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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