Middle Eastern Pasta With Yogurt and Pine Nuts

Ground beef, yogurt, and pasta take center stage in this hearty Middle Eastern dish. Even better, this hot meal is ready in under 20 minutes!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 853 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti or penne pasta
• 8 ounces ground beef or ground lean lamb
• ⅔ cup pine nuts or slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the corn oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the beef and cook until well browned, stirring frequently to break apart, about 7 minutes. Add the pine nuts, and cook for another minute until dark brown. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat, and drain off excess fat.

Step 3

In a large bowl, crush the garlic into a smooth paste. Whisk the yogurt with the garlic until creamy and smooth. Once the pasta has been cooked and drained, place into a serving dish, and pour the yogurt over it. Top with the cooked meat and nuts while it is still hot.