Pasta with Spiced Beef, Caramelized Onions and Herbed Yogurt

• 份量: 6 servings
• 总时间: 1 hour

配料

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh dill, finely chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, finely grated

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

4 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil, divided

1 pound 80 percent lean ground beef or ground lamb

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 medium yellow onions, chopped

12 ounces dried pappardelle, broken into rough 2-inch lengths (see headnote)

1 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)

步骤

In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, cilantro, dill, garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt; set aside. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons ghee until shimmering. Add the beef, turmeric, cumin and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until well browned and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.

In the same skillet over medium-high, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons ghee, the onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add the pasta and 1 tablespoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water, then drain in a colander. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture onto the pasta, toss to combine, then transfer to a serving platter.

Stir the reserved cooking water into the onions. Add the beef and cook over medium, stirring, until the mixture is saucy, about 2 minutes. Off heat, taste and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over the pasta, followed by the remaining yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with the sumac (if using).