Turkish Lamb Pasta with Garlic Yogurt and Chili Butter
If you love viral food trends, this Spicy Garlic Butter Yogurt Pasta is a must-try! Inspired by a wildly popular dish, this easy 20-minute recipe combines creamy garlic yogurt, and a bold spicy buttery kick for the ultimate comfort meal. It’s quick, packed with protein, and perfect for a budget-friendly yet delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add Salt (to taste), and cook Farfalle Pasta (12 oz) until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
step 2
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground Ground Lamb (1 lb) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
step 3
Add the diced Onion (1) and Garlic (2 cloves), cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
step 4
Stir in Curry Powder (1 pinch), Sweet Paprika (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp). Let it cook, until crunchy.
step 5
To prepare the yogurt sauce, mix Greek Yogurt (1 cup) with Garlic (1 clove) and Salt (1/2 tsp) in a nole. Set aside.
step 6
In a small pan, melt Butter (3 Tbsp) over low heat. Stir in Aleppo Chili Flakes (1/2 tsp) and Sweet Paprika (1 tsp). Heat for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
step 7
Heat a pan without oil and roast Pine Nuts (to taste) for 1-2 minutes.
step 8
To assemble the dish, divide the cooked pasta onto plates. Spoon the garlic yogurt sauce over the pasta and top with the spiced meat mixture.
step 9
Drizzle the chili butter sauce over everything. Garnish with diced Cherry Tomato (1 handful), chopped Fresh Parsley (to taste), and toasted pine nuts.
