Turkish Pasta

Make the Ground Beef Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for a minute to enhance the flavor. Add ground beef, break it into small pieces, and cook until browned and slightly crispy. Stir in the spices, then add pureed tomatoes. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat.

Cook the Pasta: While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, mix yogurt, mashed garlic, salt, and lemon juice until smooth.

Make the Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Stir in mint and paprika, cooking for 5-10 seconds, just until fragrant.

Assemble the Dish: Divide the cooked pasta into bowls. Spoon the ground beef sauce over the pasta, followed by the garlic yogurt sauce. Finally, drizzle with the butter sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra pul biber for a spicy kick, if desired.