Description
Experience the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this Turkish Pasta Recipe. Creamy sauce coats perfectly cooked pasta, enhanced by savory spices and fresh herbs. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, sure to impress your guests and bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup high-quality tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in ground beef or lamb; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Pour in tomato sauce, stir well, and let simmer while preparing the next steps.
- Gradually add heavy cream, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes.
- Season with paprika, cumin, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg