PASTA WITH TURKISH-STYLE LAMB, EGGPLANT AND YOGURT SAUCE

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PASTA WITH TURKISH-STYLE LAMB, EGGPLANT AND YOGURT SAUCE image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large eggplant, about 1 pound, in ½ -inch cubes
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt, more to taste
3 fat garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound ground lamb
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, preferably Turkish or Aleppo (see note), more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint or dill, more to taste
½ pound bowtie or orecchiette pasta
2 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, to taste
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Bring a pot of water to boil for pasta. 2. Toss eggplant with 4 tablespoons oil and a large pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet, making sure there is room between pieces, and roast until crisp and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. 3. In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and the shallot and sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lamb, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in mint or dill and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir eggplant into lamb. Taste and adjust seasonings. 4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter: the amount is to your taste. Let cook until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, remaining garlic and a pinch of salt. 5. Drain pasta and spread on a serving platter. Top with lamb-eggplant mixture, then with yogurt sauce. Pour melted butter over top. Sprinkle on additional red pepper and more mint or dill. Serve immediately.

Softi Alleka
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of lamb, eggplant, and yogurt sauce.


Naresh Joshi
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Maira Chaudhary
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of rice or bread.


faiz choudary
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.


Apni Duniya. Com
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Asad Mehmood
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The lamb is tender and flavorful, the eggplant is perfectly cooked, and the yogurt sauce is creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!


Lauriant Ephard
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the way the lamb and eggplant complement each other, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Seewa Poriyar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of lamb, eggplant, and yogurt sauce. It's a perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


MD Shidul
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. The yogurt sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Kcyy Tulin
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. The yogurt sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together.


leonard kuykendall
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the lamb in this recipe. It turned out really well! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the eggplant and yogurt sauce were just as delicious as they would have been with lamb.


Larhonda Hay
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of rice or bread.


Moaz Mohamed
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great. The lamb was tender and juicy, the eggplant was soft and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!


Julia Benjamin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Shahdin Nazakat
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Haris Sattar
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of lamb, eggplant, and yogurt sauce.


amanda muniz
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.


Tina osa
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This recipe was a hit! The lamb was tender and flavorful, the eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.