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Turkish eggs pasta with garlic yogurt, poached egg, chili butter, and dill

Turkish Eggs Pasta with Garlic Yogurt and Chili Butter

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A modern Turkish-inspired pasta bowl with room-temperature garlic yogurt, poached eggs, and Aleppo-style chili butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients
  

Garlic Yogurt

  • 1 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt at room temperature
  • 2 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Pasta and Eggs

  • 8 oz short pasta such as rigatoni, penne, or shells
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar for poaching
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta water

Chili Butter

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • Set the Greek yogurt out while you prep. Stir it with the grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Keep it off the heat; boiling the yogurt will make it split.
    Garlic yogurt sauce with Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. Let the pasta steam for about 60 seconds before assembling so it is hot but not bubbling.
    Cavatappi pasta draining with reserved pasta water for Turkish eggs pasta
  • Fill a deep saucepan with water, add the vinegar, and bring it to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a ramekin, slide it into the water, and poach for 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
    Poached egg lifted from gently simmering water
  • Melt the butter in a small light-colored skillet over low heat. Stir in the Aleppo pepper, paprika, and salt for about 30 seconds, just until the butter turns red-orange and smells fragrant. Do not let the spices burn.
    Aleppo pepper butter with sweet paprika in a skillet
  • Spoon the garlic yogurt into four shallow bowls. Divide the warm pasta over the yogurt, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Top each bowl with a poached egg, spoon over the chili butter, and finish with dill. Serve right away.
    Assembling Turkish eggs pasta with garlic yogurt and chili butter
Turkish eggs pasta with garlic yogurt, poached egg, chili butter, and dill
Turkish Eggs Pasta with Garlic Yogurt and Chili Butter

Notes

Critical temperature tip: Use Greek yogurt at room temperature and let the drained pasta steam briefly before it touches the yogurt. This keeps the sauce smooth instead of curdled. If Aleppo pepper is unavailable, use 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper plus 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika in its place; adjust to taste. For a higher-protein variation, top with an extra poached egg or add 8 ounces of crispy seasoned ground beef.
Reviewed manual calculation from USDA FoodData Central reference values for the listed quantities; household measures and salt absorption introduce small variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 718mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3.3mg
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