Turkish Garlic Yogurt Pasta (Print Version)
Creamy garlic yogurt pasta with spiced butter and herbs delivers Turkish-inspired flavor in just 25 minutes.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces dried pasta, such as spaghetti or penne
02 - 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
→ Garlic Yogurt Sauce
03 - 2 cups plain full-fat yogurt
04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Spiced Butter
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika or Aleppo pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente following package timing. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining thoroughly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Allow sauce to sit at room temperature.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add paprika and red pepper flakes, stirring until butter foams and becomes aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Quickly toss with garlic yogurt sauce until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, mix in reserved pasta water in small increments for desired creaminess.
05 - Divide pasta among serving plates. Drizzle spiced butter over each portion and garnish generously with chopped dill and parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in just 25 minutes for a quick satisfying meal
- Richly flavored yogurt sauce and fragrant spiced butter create a unique taste
02 -
- Use only full-fat yogurt for best texture and flavor
- Aleppo pepper delivers authentic Turkish aroma and mild heat
03 -
- Let yogurt sit at room temperature before mixing for best consistency
- Drizzle the paprika butter right before serving so its aroma stays fresh