Pasta tossed in creamy garlic yogurt, finished with spiced butter for a tangy, savory Turkish touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz dried pasta (fusilli or penne)
02 - 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
→ Yogurt Sauce
03 - 1 2/3 cups full-fat plain Turkish or Greek yogurt
04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Spiced Butter
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
10 - 1/4 teaspoon dried mint (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta water, then set pasta aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, and salt. If the yogurt is very thick, stir in a spoonful or two of reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy, smooth consistency.
03 - Melt butter and olive oil together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in paprika, Aleppo pepper, and dried mint if using. Cook until butter is foamy and fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Toss warm pasta with the yogurt sauce until evenly coated. Divide among serving bowls.
05 - Drizzle each serving generously with the spiced butter. Garnish with chopped dill or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
