Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Turkish-inspired pasta is made with minced lamb, garlic, mint, tubular pasta, and natural yoghurt. This delicious Turkish-inspired pasta recipe creates a hearty dinner that takes about 25 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
This Turkish Inspired Pasta Recipe Is From 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Cookbook by Jamie Oliver.
Ingredients Needed:
- 400g minced lamb
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch mint (30g)
- 300g dried tubular pasta (such as gomiti or macaroni)
- 250g natural yoghurt
How To Make Turkish-Inspired Pasta:
- Brown the Lamb: Place the minced lamb in a large non-stick frying pan on medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Fry for 3 minutes until browned.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic and add to the pan with 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a splash of water, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring regularly, then mash the lamb with a potato masher to soften.
- Add Mint: Pick and finely chop most of the mint leaves, reserving some for garnish, and add them to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer while you cook the pasta.
- Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Once done, drain, saving a mug of starchy pasta water.
- Make the Yoghurt Sauce: Peel and finely grate the remaining garlic clove, then mix it with the yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the lamb pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the yoghurt mixture, using the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
- Serve: Sprinkle the reserved mint leaves on top and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Mint: Fresh mint adds the best flavor, so avoid using dried mint if possible.
- Mash the Lamb: Use a potato masher to break down the lamb while cooking, making it softer and easier to mix with the pasta.
- Save Pasta Water: Save a mug of pasta water to loosen the sauce, ensuring the pasta stays creamy and not dry.
- Season the Yogurt: Don’t skip seasoning the yogurt with garlic, salt, and pepper—it’s essential for adding depth to the dish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the dish right away to enjoy the best texture and flavor, especially from the creamy yoghurt sauce.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, add a splash of water or a bit of yoghurt to loosen the sauce, then warm the pasta in a frying pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Avoid using high heat to prevent the yogurt sauce from separating.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 542 kcal
- Fat: 20.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5g
- Protein: 31.3g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Sugars: 5.7g
- Salt: 0.9g
- Fibre: 0.3g
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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Turkish Inspired Pasta
Description
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Turkish-inspired pasta is made with minced lamb, garlic, mint, tubular pasta, and natural yoghurt. This delicious Turkish-inspired pasta recipe creates a hearty dinner that takes about 25 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the Lamb: Place the minced lamb in a large non-stick frying pan on medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Fry for 3 minutes until browned.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic and add to the pan with 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a splash of water, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring regularly, then mash the lamb with a potato masher to soften.
- Add Mint: Pick and finely chop most of the mint leaves, reserving some for garnish, and add them to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer while you cook the pasta.
- Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Once done, drain, saving a mug of starchy pasta water.
- Make the Yoghurt Sauce: Peel and finely grate the remaining garlic clove, then mix it with the yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the lamb pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the yoghurt mixture, using the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
- Serve: Sprinkle the reserved mint leaves on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Mint: Fresh mint adds the best flavor, so avoid using dried mint if possible.
- Mash the Lamb: Use a potato masher to break down the lamb while cooking, making it softer and easier to mix with the pasta.
- Save Pasta Water: Save a mug of pasta water to loosen the sauce, ensuring the pasta stays creamy and not dry.
- Season the Yogurt: Don’t skip seasoning the yogurt with garlic, salt, and pepper—it’s essential for adding depth to the dish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the dish right away to enjoy the best texture and flavor, especially from the creamy yoghurt sauce.
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Turkish Inspired Pasta