Description
The Viral & Creamy Turkish Pasta Recipe is a smooth and rich pasta dish inspired by Turkish flavors. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it combines creamy sauce, a perfect blend of spices, and simple pantry ingredients. Versatile and customizable, it’s ideal for comforting weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 250g penne or rigatoni pasta
Fat and Base
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Flavors and Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Herbs and Cheese (Optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 50g feta or parmesan cheese, crumbled or grated
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil your chosen pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain well and set aside while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan, gently melt butter with olive oil. Add the finely chopped garlic and onion, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Build the Sauce Base: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly to deepen the flavors.
- Incorporate Cream and Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream and mix thoroughly. Let the sauce simmer on low heat until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Fold the cooked pasta gently into the sauce, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or dill and add crumbled feta or grated parmesan if desired just before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking pasta to keep it firm and hold the sauce well.
- Use fresh, heavy cream for the richest and smoothest sauce texture.
- Toast spices briefly in butter to enhance their flavor.
- Let the sauce simmer slowly to thicken and blend flavors perfectly.
- Add fresh herbs last to preserve their brightness and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Turkish pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, penne recipe, comfort food, quick pasta, vegetarian pasta