Turkish Yogurt Pasta Paprika Butter (Printer View)

Pasta tossed with garlic yogurt and topped with paprika butter for a vibrant, easy Turkish-inspired comfort dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces dried pasta such as spaghetti or tagliatelle
02 - Salt, for boiling water

→ Yogurt Sauce

03 - 1 2/3 cups plain Turkish or Greek yogurt
04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, optional for creaminess

→ Paprika Butter

07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, optional for heat

→ Garnishes

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente following package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil if using. Stir until fully smooth. Let stand at room temperature.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sweet paprika and Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes if using, and swirl for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Remove from heat.
04 - Toss drained pasta with the yogurt sauce, incorporating reserved pasta water gradually to achieve a creamy consistency.
05 - Arrange pasta onto serving plates. Spoon the paprika butter generously over the top.
06 - Sprinkle chopped dill or mint and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make ready in just about twenty five minutes
  • Uses simple pantry-friendly ingredients
  • Adaptable for gluten free and dairy free diets
  • Balanced flavors creamy tangy and a little spicy
  • Visually beautiful to serve at the table
02 -
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to adapt for gluten or dairy sensitivities
  • Good source of protein and calcium from yogurt
  • Surprisingly kid-friendly balance of richness and tang
03 -
  • Warm the yogurt sauce just slightly before adding pasta to keep the mixture silky
  • Do not skip the reserved pasta water it helps make the creamiest coating
  • Toast the paprika butter until just fragrant not browned for best aroma

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