3 Ways to Make the Viral Turkish Pasta Vegan

Published January 15, 2025 by Rebecca Maness.

Have you heard of the viral Turkish pasta recipe? This unique, flavor-packed recipe went viral after influencer Anna Paul shared it, but it’s inspired by a traditional Turkish dish called manti. Manti are small dumplings usually stuffed with ground beef or lamb, topped with a garlicky yogurt sauce, and then finished with a chili-infused butter or olive oil drizzle. Traditional manti and the viral Turkish pasta can be kinder to animals with just a few simple swaps.

…With Vegan Ground Beef

Thee Burger Dude’s recipe uses store-bought vegan ground beef (we suggest Beyond Beef, but you could also use Gardein’s Ground Be’f, or easily make your own with textured vegetable protein). This version probably offers the closest texture and flavor to the original recipe, but it is kind to cows, who are gentle, social individuals who just want to live.

@theeburgerdude
Recipe in bio! #veganrecipes @Anna Paul
♬ original sound – Thee Burger Dude

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…With Lentils

This version uses one of our all-time favorite vegan protein sources—trusty lentils! They are inexpensive, super tasty, and packed with protein and fiber. Like the other recipes here, this version uses unsweetened plain vegan yogurt for the tangy sauce on top.

@fitgreenmind
Veganuary 1/25 🌱 Turkish inspired pasta by @annapaul 🫶 This pasta is inspired Turkish manti but instead of going all the way and making little dumplings we take the inside to the outside…🤭 RECIPE (2 servings, 20min prep time): -1 onion -2 cloves garlic Sauté in some oil. -1 can (200g) cooked brown lentils, drained (alternatively you could use smoked tofu) -1 tsp chicken spice -1/2 tsp each cumin and paprika -salt to taste Fry and stir well. -2 servings of short form pasta Cook according to the packet instructions. -200g unsweetened vegan yogurt -juice of 1/2 lemon -salt to taste -1 Tsp dried mint (optional) -1 cloves garlic, minced Mix well. -2 Tbsp vegan butter Melt in a pot. -1 heaped Tbsp tomato paste -1 Tsp paprika Roast on medium heat and gradually add some pasta water to create a sauce. Assemble everything on a plate and enjoy.🫶 – Veganuar 1/25🌱 Türkisch inspirierte Pasta von @annapaul 🫶 Diese Pasta ist von türkischem Manti inspiriert, aber anstatt kleine Teigtaschen zu machen, bringen wir das Innere nach außen … 🤭 REZEPT (2 Portionen, 20 Minuten Zubereitungszeit): -1 Zwiebel -2 Knoblauchzehen In etwas Öl anbraten. -1 Dose (200 g) gekochte braune Linsen, abgetropft (alternativ funktioniert Räuchertofu auch super) -1 TL Brathähnchen-Gewürz Jeweils 1/2 TL Kreuzkümmel und Paprika -Salz nach Geschmack Braten und gut umrühren. -2 Portionen kurze Nudeln Nach Packungsanleitung kochen. -200g ungesüßter veganer Joghurt -Saft von 1/2 Zitrone -Salz nach Geschmack -1 TL getrocknete Minze (optional) -1 Knoblauchzehe, gehackt Gut mischen. -2 EL vegane Butter In einem Topf schmelzen. -1 gehäufter EL Tomatenmark -1 TL Paprika Bei mittlerer Hitze rösten und nach und nach etwas Nudelwasser hinzufügen, bis eine Soße entsteht. Alles auf einem Teller anrichten und genießen.🫶 #veganuary #easyrecipes #easyveganrecipes #quickveganrecipes #turkishpasta #pastarecipe
♬ Originalton – Maya Leinenbach

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…With Tofu Mince

You can’t go wrong with tofu, and in this recipe, it’s shredded, then slowly cooked in a flavorful sauce made with dark soy sauce and spices until it gets chewy and a little crispy. This process can also be done by crisping up shredded tofu in the air fryer and then finishing it in a pan with the sauce.

@prunchme
viral turkish pasta x ingredients – tofu mince 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 red onion chopped 2 cups grated tofu 3 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp vegan beef stock powder (optional) 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp garlic powder – yogurt sauce 1 cup unsweetened vegan yogurt 1 garlic clove mince 1 tsp lemon juice salt to taste – paprika butter 4 tbsp vegan butter 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika – garnish chopped tomato chopped parsley boiled pasta of your choice cook tofu low and slow for 25-30 minutes until it dries up and crisps up slightly. #veganfoodshare #veganrecipes #veganfood #veganeats #vegan #easyrecipes #vegandinner #tofu #tofurecipes #pastarecipes #veganuary #veganuary2025 #viralturkishpasta #turkishpasta
♬ original sound – prunch

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Why Make Vegan Turkish Pasta?

Viral recipes are a blast, and making vegan versions can help us keep up with the fun trends while saving countless animals. Cows are playful individuals, loving mothers, and loyal friends. They deserve to live their lives in peace, but the meat and dairy industries exploit them for their flesh and milk. By simply going vegan, we can make a huge impact.

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Craving the Viral Turkish Pasta? Try These Cow-Friendly Versions

…With Vegan Ground Beef

…With Lentils

…With Tofu Mince

Why Make Vegan Turkish Pasta?