Name: Middle Eastern spiced lamb with pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 brown onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon middle eastern spice mix; 600 gram lean lamb mince; 2/3 cup (160ml) beef stock; 500 gram farfalle pasta; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 1 cup mint leaves, chopped; finely grated rind of 1 lemon; 140 gram (1/2 cup) thick, plain yoghurt

Middle Eastern spiced lamb with pasta

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Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

14M

Total

24M

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon middle eastern spice mix

600 gram lean lamb mince

2/3 cup (160ml) beef stock

500 gram farfalle pasta

1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

1 cup mint leaves, chopped

finely grated rind of 1 lemon

140 gram (1/2 cup) thick, plain yoghurt

Method

1.Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan on medium. Add onion and garlic, cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes, until slightly softened.

2.Increase heat to high. Add spice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute, until fragrant. Add mince and cook, breaking up any lumps, 5 minutes, until browned. Reduce heat to low. Add stock and simmer, 5 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain, return to pan.

4.Add mince mixture, parsley, mint and lemon rind to pan and toss to combine. Top with yoghurt and serve.

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