This Viral Turkish Pasta is a high-protein, macro-friendly take on the popular social media recipe made with spiced ground beef, creamy garlic Greek yogurt, tender pasta, and a buttery paprika drizzle. This balanced pasta bowl is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep and delivers big flavor while still fitting your macros.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Refridgeration Time30 minutesmins
Course: Lunch/Dinner Recipes, Macro Friendly Recipes, Main Course, Recipes
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Stir well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best for flavor).
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed and return to the pan.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and tomato paste. Add the water and simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together. Remove from heat.
In a small saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the paprika and remove from heat.
To assemble each bowl, add:
1/6 of the cooked pasta (about 116g)
1/6 of the garlic yogurt sauce (about 65g)
1/6 of the ground beef mixture (about 143g)
A handful of diced cherry tomatoes
Fresh parsley
Drizzle with 1/6 of the paprika butter (about 10g)
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
This Turkish Pasta recipe has gone viral for a reason—it’s simple, bold, and incredibly satisfying. The garlic yogurt sauce is key, so don’t skip chilling it if you have the time. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this Stay Fit Mom version!
Find in MyFitnessPal and the MacrosFirst app food database by searching, “Stay Fit Mom Turkish Pasta.”