Cumin Lamb Noodles with Eggplant Recipe

Name: Cumin Lamb Noodles with Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion; 1 medium eggplant; 2 clove garlic; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 pinch crushed red pepper; kosher salt; 3/4 lb. ground lamb; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 3/4 c. chicken stock; 8 oz. gemelli; 1/2 c. whole plain Greek yogurt; 13 c. Chopped mint

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion
1 medium eggplant
2 clove garlic
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 pinch crushed red pepper
kosher salt
3/4 lb. ground lamb
1/4 c. tomato paste
3/4 c. chicken stock
8 oz. gemelli
1/2 c. whole plain Greek yogurt
13 c. Chopped mint

1
In a large skillet, heat the oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
3
Add the eggplant, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper and season with salt.
4
Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
5
Add the lamb and cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
6
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the stock and bring to a boil.
8
Cover and cook over low heat until the sauce is thickened, 12 minutes.
9
Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, 8 minutes.
10
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
11
Stir the pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water into the sauce; add more water if a thinner sauce is desired.
12
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the yogurt and mint.
13
Season with salt and serve hot.Looking for more dinner options?
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, 1 medium eggplant, 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Cumin Lamb Noodles with Eggplant falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin Lamb Noodles with Eggplant

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