DISCLAIMER: The attributes of the New Zealand Spring Lamb brand may differ on each product. We advise consumers to review the product labels to find the specific attributes.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 small eggplants, diced
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
500 g | 18 oz | 3 1/4 cups ground lamb
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
475 g | 17 oz | 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
250 ml | 9 fl oz | 1 cup lamb broth, or chicken broth
500 g | 18 oz | 6 cups plain Greek-style yogurt, to serve
1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped
1 handful dill, finely chopped
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven set over a medium heat. Add eggplant, onion and garlic, and sweat with a pinch of salt until softened, 6-7 minutes.
  2. Add ground lamb and brown all over before stirring in dried oregano and spices. Stir in crushed tomatoes and lamb broth.
  3. Bring to a simmer before cooking over a slightly reduced heat for 30-40 minutes; stir from time to time.
  4. When ready, season lamb sauce with salt and pepper as needed. Cover and keep warm to one side.
  5. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until ‘al dente’ 10-12 minutes usually.
  6. Drain when ready and spread out on a serving platter. Spoon sauce on pasta and top with a generous dollop of Greek-style yoghurt.
  7. Sprinkle with the chopped herbs before serving.

DISCLAIMER: The attributes of the New Zealand Spring Lamb brand may differ on each product. We advise consumers to review the product labels to find the specific attributes.

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