Deconstructed Afghan Mantu Pasta
This dish is a clever, time-saving take on traditional Afghan dumplings, layering wide pasta with spiced beef and a tangy garlic yogurt. It is a vibrant explosion of flavor that perfectly captures the essence of Silk Road spices in a simple weeknight format. Exciting, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, it is a unique addition to your weekly rotation.
In short
Deconstructed Afghan Mantu Pasta takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground beef500 g
- Pappardelle pasta400 g
- Yellow onion1 stk
- Garlic cloves3 stk
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Yellow split peas, cooked or canned100 g
- Greek yogurt250 g
- Dried mint1 tbsp
- Butter1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Brown the ground beef with finely chopped onions until golden. Stir in the cumin, coriander, and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 2
Add the pre-cooked split peas and a splash of water to the meat mixture. Let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to meld the flavors into a thick sauce.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt with one minced garlic clove and a pinch of salt. This will serve as the cooling base for the dish.
- 4
Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a tablespoon of butter.
- 5
Spread a generous layer of garlic yogurt on each plate, top with the buttery pasta, and finish with the spiced meat sauce and a sprinkle of dried mint.
Questions and answers
How long does Deconstructed Afghan Mantu Pasta take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Ground beef, Pappardelle pasta, Yellow onion, Garlic cloves, Ground cumin, Ground coriander …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
