Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Turkish pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender noodles with aromatic spices and hearty ingredients for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Brown the Meat
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until browned and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Create the Sauce
- Stir in tomato paste and canned diced tomatoes into the skillet. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- 4. Combine Everything
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce mixture in the skillet. Gently toss until each piece is well-coated in sauce.
- 5. Serve Hot
- Transfer Turkish pasta onto plates or into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg