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Anna Paul’s Viral Turkish Pasta Recipe

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This viral Turkish pasta recipe, made famous by Anna Paul, is rich, garlicky, spicy, and creamy — all in one comforting bowl. Featuring silky pasta tossed in a garlicky yogurt sauce and topped with hot chili butter, it’s a fusion of bold flavors and satisfying textures that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or spaghetti)

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1½ teaspoons chili flakes (Aleppo, pul biber, or red pepper flakes)

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • Optional toppings: chopped parsley, crushed walnuts, or a drizzle of extra chili oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.

  2. Make the yogurt sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated garlic and salt until smooth. Let it come to room temperature while pasta cooks.

  3. Make the chili butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter and olive oil together. Add chili flakes and paprika. Cook on low heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.

  4. Assemble: Return drained pasta to the warm pot. Stir in the yogurt mixture and a splash of reserved pasta water to make it creamy.

  5. Plate the pasta and drizzle the hot chili butter over the top.

  6. Garnish with chopped parsley, walnuts, or more chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To keep the yogurt from curdling, make sure the pasta isn’t too hot and the yogurt is room temp.

  • This dish is traditionally inspired by Çılbır (Turkish poached eggs with yogurt and chili butter), but with a pasta twist.

  • For a protein boost, serve with a poached or fried egg on top!

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/anna-pauls-viral-turkish-pasta-recipe/