Pasta with Ground Beef (Kiymali Makarna)

Pasta with Ground Beef (Kiymali Makarna)

1 package of any kind of pasta
200 gr (1/2 lb) medium ground beef
1 onion, thinly sliced
½ tsp salt (for beef)
½ tbsp tomato paste or 1 tbsp smashed tomatoes
4 mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 tbsp oil
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper

Boil the pasta with salty water, as the instructions on the package say.
Meanwhile, place the ground beef and oil in a medium skillet and cook until the color changes to brown. Add the onions and add the salt. Saute for 2-3 minutes over a low-medium heat.Then add the tomato paste or tomatoes and mushrooms(optional). Continue to sauté for about 5-6 minutes and add the cumin and black pepper.
Drain the pasta and place on a service plate. Pour the beef- mushroom mixture on top.
You can serve the pasta with yogurt.