Anna Paul’s viral Turkish pasta recipe is a creamy, spicy, and flavorful dish that combines pasta with yogurt, garlic, butter, and chili flakes, inspired by traditional Turkish flavors.
Author:slsrecipes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Turkish
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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250g pasta (penne or fusilli)
1cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red chili flakes
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
In a small pan, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.
Add the chili flakes and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, being careful not to burn them.
In a large bowl or serving dish, combine the drained pasta with the garlic yogurt sauce.
Drizzle the hot chili butter mixture over the pasta and mix gently to combine.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier texture.
You can adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.