Turkish Pasta With Yoghurt Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkish Pasta With Yoghurt Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat Sauce; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup hopped onion; 1/2 lb ground chicken (or Lamb or Beef Sausage); 1 -2 jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped (or Pickled Peperoncinis); 2 sprigs thyme; handful of chopped flat leaf parsley; salt & pepper; Yoghurt Mint Sauce; 3 cups plain yoghurt; 3 -4 minced large garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves; salt; Butter Paprika Topping; 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 lb pasta (Bowties work well to hold the meat and sauce)

Servings: persons

Meat Sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup hopped onion
1/2 lb ground chicken (or Lamb or Beef Sausage)
1 -2 jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped (or Pickled Peperoncinis)
2 sprigs thyme
handful of chopped flat leaf parsley
salt & pepper
Yoghurt Mint Sauce
3 cups plain yoghurt
3 -4 minced large garlic cloves
2 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves
salt
Butter Paprika Topping
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne
1 lb pasta (Bowties work well to hold the meat and sauce)

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Directions.
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1.Cook onions in olive oil til soft, add meat, jalapenos, thyme, parsley til meat is browned. Stir in a few tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper and simmer 10 mins (add more water in necessary).
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2.To make the yoghurt sauce put all ingredients in a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon til creamy, set aside on a warm spot on the stove.
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3.Cook and drain pasta, toss with the meat sauce in a serving bowl. Pour the yoghurt sauce over top.
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4.For the topping, heat butter til frothy and add paprika and cayenne. cook for a few seconds and drizzle over the youghurt sauce.
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5.Top with fresh mint leaves in desired.
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6.Enjoy!

874

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat Sauce, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup hopped onion, 1/2 lb ground chicken (or Lamb or Beef Sausage), and more.

Yes, Turkish Pasta With Yoghurt Mint Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkish Pasta With Yoghurt Mint Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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