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Turkish Beef Pasta

Pasta topped with seasoned ground beef and a light tomato sauce. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for any day of the week.
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Everyday Cooking
Mediterranean, Turkish
Kitchen Pace : 🕒
Servings: 4
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Turkish beef pasta with seasoned ground meat, creamy yogurt, chili oil, and fresh herbs served in a rustic bowl.
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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.

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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.
 
Make it yours
  • 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.
 
At the table
  • 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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