Mediterranean Pasta with Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pasta with Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; Spice mix, divided, recipe follows; 15 mini unsalted matzoh crackers, ground into crumbs; 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 cup feta cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, minced; 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup fat free, low-sodium chicken stock; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 green onions, finely sliced; 12 ounces spaghetti; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
Spice mix, divided, recipe follows
15 mini unsalted matzoh crackers, ground into crumbs
5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 cup feta cheese, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fat free, low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 green onions, finely sliced
12 ounces spaghetti
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For meatballs: combine lamb, 2 teaspoons of the spice mix, the ground matzoh crackers, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 cup feta cheese.
3
Mix until combined but do not overmix.
4
Divide into 16 equal portions; shape into meatballs.
5
Place meatballs on rack over cookie sheet so grease will drain from meatballs while cooking; bake 20 minutes.
6
For sauce: heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat and add shallots and remaining garlic.
7
Cook until limp and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes, remainder of spice mix, cinnamon, pepper, remainder of the salt, chicken stock, and parsley.
9
Bring to boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until thick, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
11
To cooked sauce add sliced green onion, and meatballs stirring gently to coat.
12
Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta and garnish with remaining feta cheese.
13
In a blender or coffee grinder pulse coriander, rosemary, thyme, cumin, marjoram, oregano, and onion until a fine consistency.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, Spice mix, divided, recipe follows, 15 mini unsalted matzoh crackers, ground into crumbs, 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Pasta with Lamb Meatballs 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.

Mediterranean Pasta with Lamb Meatballs

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