Turkish Pasta

 

🍝🇹🇷 Turkish Pasta (Domatesli Makarna)

A savory and aromatic pasta dish made with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and Turkish spices. Simple, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes!

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🍽️ Recipe Details:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 15–20 minutes

• Serves: 2–3

• Calories: ~400 per serving

• Dietary Info: Vegetarian, Mediterranean

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 200g spaghetti or any pasta

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

• 1 small onion (finely chopped)

• 2 medium tomatoes (grated or finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (pul biber – Turkish chili flakes)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley or mint (for garnish)

• Optional: Grated Turkish kasar cheese or feta on top

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

🔹 Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Boil water with a bit of salt and cook pasta until al dente.

2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

🔹 Step 2: Make the Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook another 1 minute.

4. Stir in grated tomatoes and tomato paste.

5. Add paprika, pul biber, salt, and pepper.

6. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.

7. If needed, add a bit of pasta water to adjust consistency.

🔹 Step 3: Combine & Serve

1. Toss the drained pasta into the sauce.

2. Mix until fully coated.

3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

4. Add grated cheese if desired.

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✅ Why You'll Love It:

• Mediterranean flavors with a spicy kick

• Super easy and budget-friendly

• Authentic Turkish street food style

• Great for meatless days