Spiced Lamb and Feta Pasta
Adding a Greek spin on this weeknight pasta, spiced lamb, feta and a squeeze of lemon make for rich and bright bowls that are ready in a flash. It's the perfect antidote to busy evenings.
Recipe
1
Cook Onion
Finely chop onion and zest lemon. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add onion, lemon zest and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes or until translucent.
2
Add Pine Nuts, Lamb and Spice
Add pine nuts and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until light golden. Add lamb and Seventh Heaven Spice Blend and cook, breaking up lamb with a wooden spoon, for 6–8 minutes or until browned all over. While the lamb is cooking, continue with step 3.
3
Cook Pasta
Cook pasta in a saucepan of salted, boiling water for 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 60ml (¼ cup) pasta cooking water.
4
Add Tomatoes
Add tomatoes to pan, bring to a simmer and cook for 6–8 minutes or until tomatoes are reduced slightly. Season well with salt and pepper.
5
Add Pasta
Roughly chop parsley and crumble feta. Add most of the feta and most of the parsley (reserving some to serve), the pasta and reserved pasta water to lamb mixture and stir to combine.
6
Plate Up
Cut lemon into wedges. Toss salad leaves with your favourite dressing. Divide pasta between bowls and top with reserved feta and parsley. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.