Turkish Beef Pasta
Pasta topped with seasoned ground beef and a light tomato sauce. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for any day of the week.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 16 oz pasta of choice
Method:
Start Cooking- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for 4–5 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.
- Loosen with a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Mix pasta with the sauce or serve the meat sauce over the pasta.
- Serve warm with plain or garlic yogurt on top or on the side, if desired. Bon appétit.
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Break the beef into small pieces as it cooks for an even texture.
- Let the beef brown slightly to develop deeper flavor, not just gray, but lightly caramelized.
- A splash of pasta water helps the sauce coat the pasta without making it heavy.
- Add diced onion, long green pepper, celery, or tomato to the pan before the beef for extra vegetables and flavor.
- Use tomato paste or red pepper paste for a deeper, richer flavor, or adjust the amount of tomato sauce to your preference.
- Stir in a little butter at the end for extra richness.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Stir in a handful of fresh spinach at the end until just wilted.
- Top with fresh parsley or dill before serving.
- Serve warm with plain or garlic yogurt on top or on the side, if desired.
- Add a drizzle of chili oil on top for extra flavor.
- Pair with a fresh green salad.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 784 kcal | Carbohydrates: 87 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 32 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 82 mg | Sodium: 277 mg | Potassium: 665 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 347 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 4 mg
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Beef Pasta
WHY WE LOVE IT
Quick to prepare and easy to adapt, it’s a staple in our home and perfect for any day of the week.
A LITTLE STORY
Known in Turkish kitchens as kıymalı makarna, it’s a familiar, everyday dish, pasta and seasoned ground meat, made simply and enjoyed often.
DID YOU KNOW?
It’s often served with yogurt on the side, a simple addition that brings everything together.