Turkish Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• to taste Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (for yogurt)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
2. Brown ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until beef is cooked through.
3. Mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Set aside at room temperature.
4. Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and butter turns deep red.
5. Plate pasta, top with seasoned beef, spoon yogurt sauce generously over top, then drizzle paprika butter all over.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.