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Arabic Pasta with Easy Yogurt Sauce

Arabic Pasta with Easy Yogurt Sauce for a Flavorful Twist

This 30-Minute Arabic Pasta with Easy Yogurt Sauce is a delicious meal featuring a creamy yogurt sauce that complements spiced ground beef.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g Pasta, any shape ideally cooked until al dente
  • Salt use as needed
For the Meat Mixture
  • 700 g Extra Lean Ground Beef opt for less fatty cuts
  • 2 cups Chopped White Onions around 2 medium
  • 2 teaspoons Allspice can be swapped with 'seven spice'
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adds a warm note
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper introduces mild heat
  • 5 tablespoons Tomato Sauce for moisture and acidity
  • 2 teaspoons Salt used within meat mixture
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 2.5 cups Plain Full Fat Yogurt creating a luxurious sauce
  • 0.5 cup Tahini infuses nutty depth
  • 1 Garlic, crushed for a delightful sharpness
  • 4 teaspoons Dried Mint provides refreshing hints
  • Lemon Juice a squeeze for a bright finish
For Garnish
  • Toasted Pine Nuts for a crunchy topping
  • Fresh Herbs such as parsley or mint

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Small pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for about 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and return to pot. Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chopped onions, and sauté until translucent. Incorporate ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in spices and tomato sauce.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, tahini, garlic, dried mint, and salt. Mix gently to retain thickness.
  4. Toast pine nuts in a small pan over low heat, stirring frequently until golden brown.
  5. To serve, layer cooked pasta, meat mixture, and yogurt sauce in a serving dish. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the yogurt sauce separate. Freeze the meat mixture for up to 2 months.

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