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Turkish-Style Tortellini with Garlic Yogurt and Spiced Butter

20 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$13.00610 cal ยท 26g protein

Ingredients

  • cheese tortellini20 oz
  • plain Greek yogurt1ยฝ cups
  • garlic2 cloves
  • butter4 tbsp
  • tomato paste1 tbsp
  • aleppo pepper or paprika2 tsp
  • dried mint1 tsp
  • frozen peas1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir the grated garlic and a pinch of salt into the yogurt and let it come to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Cook the tortellini per the package, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes. Drain.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the tomato paste and Aleppo pepper, and sizzle 1 minute. Off heat, add the dried mint.

  4. 4

    Spread the garlic yogurt on plates, pile the tortellini and peas on top, and drizzle with the spiced butter. Serve kids theirs with the butter on the side.

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