Description
A quick and flavorful alternative to traditional spaghetti, Turkish pasta is loaded with creamy yogurt, garlic, and savory tomato goodness.
Ingredients
- Regular pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh garlic
- Tomato paste or crushed tomatoes
- Butter
- Good olive oil
- Dried mint (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta until al dente.
- In a small pan, melt the butter and olive oil, then add chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and a splash of pasta water, cooking until it sizzles.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Dollop a generous amount of yogurt over the hot pasta and mix quickly.
- Spoon the tomato-garlic sauce over the pasta and top with dried mint and optional pepper.
Notes
Use full-fat yogurt for best results. Adjust garlic and tomato levels to taste. Can be customized with various ingredients like roasted red peppers or lentils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Turkish pasta, comfort food, quick dinner, pasta recipe, vegetarian