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.

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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