Turkish pasta, also known as 'Turkish mac and cheese', is a delightful and simple dish featuring pasta mixed with a flavorful tomato-based sauce and topped with a zing of yogurt and mint.
Ingredients
- 100 grams pasta penne or fusilli work well
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste thick type preferred
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint to taste
- 100 grams yogurt for serving
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for another minute. Add the cooked pasta, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the dried mint, then remove from heat.
- Serve the pasta topped with yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg