Anna Paul's Viral Turkish Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 tsp. each: curry powder, paprika, cumin
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• pinch of salt
• juice from half a lemon
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• pinch of salt
• 1 lb. cooked pasta
• sliced cherry tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, & chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Prepare the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
2. Add ground lamb to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the lamb.
4. Prepare the garlic yogurt: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Stir well.
5. Prepare the paprika butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in paprika and a pinch of salt.
6. Assemble the dish: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the meat sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
7. Serve the pasta topped with the garlic yogurt, paprika butter, sliced cherry tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, and chopped parsley.