Turkish Farfalle Pasta

Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant and aromatic Turkish Delight Farfalle. This dish features farfalle pasta enveloped in a creamy yogurt sauce, topped with richly flavored browned ground meat and a spiced butter sauce. Finished with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and a zing of lemon, this main course is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

🍝 250g Farfalle Pasta
🥛 1 cup Plain Yogurt
🧄 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
🍋 Juice of 1 Lemon
🥩 250g Ground Meat (beef, lamb, or turkey)
🧈 2 tablespoons Butter
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Paprika
🍅 2 Fresh Tomatoes, diced
🌿 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
🍋 1 Lemon Wedge for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Pasta:

• Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2- Yogurt Sauce:

• In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt, garlic salt, and half of the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3- Cook the Ground Meat:

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

4- Spiced Butter Sauce:

• In another small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the paprika and stir until the mixture is fragrant and has a deep reddish-orange color. Remove from heat.

5- Assemble the Dish:

• Place the cooked farfalle pasta in a large serving bowl.
• Top with the yogurt sauce, followed by the browned ground meat.
• Drizzle the spiced butter sauce over the top.
• Garnish with diced fresh tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
• Finish with a squeeze of the remaining lemon juice and serve with a lemon wedge.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Equipment: Skillet, small pan, large serving bowl

Cooking Tips:

• For a more robust flavor, use lamb as your ground meat of choice.
• The spiced butter sauce can be adjusted by adding more paprika or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat.
• Swap cilantro with parsley if you prefer a milder herb flavor.

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Turkish Delight Farfalle