Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta

Amy Hand

Amy Hand

Amy worked as the head pastry chef at multiple restaurants in South Africa. She now shares her professional insights about cooking and kitchen tools here at The Skillful Cook.

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Anna Paul’s Turkish pasta has gone viral for a reason! It’s delicious with unique layered flavors that sing when combined into this delicious dish.
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Anna Paul’s Turkish pasta recipe has been going viral on Tiktok because it’s quick and easy but also bursting with flavor.

Australia’s ‘It Girl’ is primarily known for sharing her life through Tiktok vlogs but she has recently been making waves by sharing her mom’s Turkish pasta recipe with her 7.2 million followers.

Anna Paul’s Turkish pasta recipe has been going viral on Tiktok

The dish is a twist on a Turkish manti recipe where the flavors regularly found in a dumpling are reinvented into a pasta sauce.

The cooked pasta is first topped with the garlicky Greek yogurt sauce. Then the meat is added before finishing the dish with the smoky paprika butter sauce. It’s so irresistible you definitely be coming back for seconds.

The dish is a twist on a Turkish manti recipe

Why you will love this Turkish Pasta recipe…

  • Quick- It takes just 25 minutes so it’s the ideal midweek meal.
  • Layers of flavors- The yogurt is garlicky and creamy, the meat is juicy and spiced, and the butter is rich and smokey.
  • Customizable- You can easily swap out the protein and adjust the spice levels.
  • Easy- There are four elements but they are all simple to execute and can be done concurrently.
  • Impressive for guests- The flavors are out of this world and the recipe can easily be doubled to serve more guests.
Why you will love this Turkish Pasta recipe
Anna Paul Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe

Turkish Pasta (Anna Paul Inspired)

Anna Paul’s Turkish pasta has gone viral for a reason! It’s delicious with unique layered flavors that sing when combined into this delicious dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 4
Calories 562 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium finely diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic 2 minced for the meat, 2 grated for the yogurt sauce
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: a pinch of curry powder for added warmth

Greek Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt to taste

Paprika Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Garnishes:

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

Ingredients

  • Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Ingredients
  • Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - combine
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion until translucent.
    Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - sauté diced onion
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
    Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - Cook the Spiced Meat
  • Stir in tomato paste, sweet paprika, onion powder, and optional curry powder. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
    Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - Stir in tomato paste
  • Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - cook until well combined
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sweet paprika and optional red pepper flakes. Once it starts to bubble gently, remove from heat.
    Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - Prepare the Paprika Butter Sauce

On individual plates or a serving dish, layer the components:

  • Start with a serving of pasta.
  • Top with a generous dollop of garlic yogurt sauce.
  • Add a layer of spiced ground meat.
  • Drizzle with paprika butter sauce.
  • Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh parsley.
    Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe Instruction - serve

Nutrition

Calories 562kcal (28%)Carbohydrates 49g (16%)Protein 36g (72%)Fat 24g (37%)Saturated Fat 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 106mg (35%)Sodium 112mg (5%)Potassium 659mg (19%)Fiber 3g (13%)Sugar 5g (6%)Vitamin A 868IU (17%)Vitamin C 3mg (4%)Calcium 101mg (10%)Iron 4mg (22%)
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Serving Suggestions

This dish is well-rounded enough to be served on its own but you can pair it with some crusty bread and a fresh green salad if you want to.

Expert Tips🧑‍🍳

  • Cook the meat while the pasta boils. This will save you so much time.
  • Don’t add extra oil. The meat itself will produce enough oil to help it brown.
  • Make it vegetarian. Swap the beef out for a plant-based mince meat.
  • Modify the heat. Adjust the paprika and red pepper flakes to suit your palate.
This dish is well-rounded enough to be served on its own

Storage Suggestions

  • To store- Ideally, each component of this dish should be stored separately but they can be served when fully finished if necessary. Transfer to airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Turkish Pasta FAQs

How long should you cook pasta for?

This varies depending on the shapes of the pasta. We suggest reading the packaging on your pasta to see exactly how long to boil it. Alternatively, you can taste a piece to determine when it is al dente.

Amy Hand
About the author
After finding the chef life a little too high-paced, Amy decided to take her cooking skills and use them to teach others through food writing. She uses her knowledge as a pastry chef and experience as a head chef to write articles that are engaging and helpful while being as entertaining as possible.

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