Turkish pasta with ground meat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Yogurt sauce
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300g plain yogurt
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 large handful fresh parsley, chopped
→ Main ingredients
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500g pasta (any shape you prefer)
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500g ground beef
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2 medium zucchini
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1 yellow onion, diced
→ Seasonings and oil
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3½ tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons paprika
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine the yogurt with minced garlic (raw or lightly sautéed if you prefer a milder flavor) and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate while preparing the rest of the dish.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and crispy around the edges. Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
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Grate one zucchini and add it to the ground beef mixture, stirring to combine. Slice the second zucchini into thin rounds and sauté in a separate pan with the remaining olive oil until golden and tender.
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Drain the pasta and divide among serving plates. Top with the beef and grated zucchini mixture, arrange the zucchini slices around the plate, and finish with a generous dollop of the chilled yogurt sauce.
# Notes:
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This quick Turkish-inspired family meal comes together in just 30 minutes and combines fresh vegetables with savory ground beef and a cooling yogurt sauce.