Description
Mediterranean magic meets comfort in this Anna Pauls Turkish pasta recipe, blending rich spices and hearty ingredients. Creamy textures and bold flavors invite you to savor a delightful culinary journey through Turkey’s vibrant cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 g / 8.8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 300 g / 10.5 oz ground beef
- 1 egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 200 g / 7 oz tomato sauce
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 50 g / 1.8 oz grated cheese
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it into crumbles while cooking.
- Once the beef starts to brown, add diced onions and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Incorporate chopped red bell pepper into the meat mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the meat sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then gently fold it into the meat sauce to create a richer texture.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure even coating with the meat sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the pasta and mix gently.
- Transfer to serving plates and top with grated cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef with moderate fat content for richer flavor and juicier meat texture.
- Use fresh garlic and onions for maximum aromatic depth and authentic Turkish taste profile.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like ground lamb or turkey for diverse dietary preferences.
- Control sauce consistency by adjusting tomato sauce quantity, ensuring perfect pasta coating without becoming too runny.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 502 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg