Turkish Pasta

Cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the flavors meld together.

If the mixture looks too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Stir in the paprika, sumac, coriander, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Layer the cooked pasta on a serving platter. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the pasta.

Drizzle the garlic yogurt sauce generously over the top.

Finish with the spiced butter sauce, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.

Garnish with fresh parsley, and tomatoes.