Description
A Mediterranean twist on traditional pasta that combines smoky, creamy tomato oil and tangy yogurt for a bold flavor experience.
Ingredients
- Pasta (short shape recommended)
- Turkish yogurt
- Garlic (lots)
- Hot pepper flakes
- Tomato paste
- Butter
- Dried mint
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Melt plenty of butter in a pan and stir in garlic, tomato paste, pepper flakes, and dried mint until fragrant.
- Add reserved pasta water to the sauce until glossy.
- Spread yogurt on the plate, pile pasta and sauce on top, and drizzle with more spiced sauce.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For a shortcut, use pre-chopped garlic. If Turkish yogurt isn’t available, use plain whole milk yogurt with a pinch of salt and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Turkish pasta, comfort food, pasta recipes, Anna Paul, weeknight dinner