Zaynab Makes Slicked & Spicy Lamb Noodles | From The Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Prep ingredients.

Slice shallots.

Chop mint.

Crush cumin seeds in mortar and pestle.

Make sauce.

Heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add shallots and salt and cook for 6–9 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens, about 3 minutes.

Add paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and cumin and cook until fragrant.

Add lamb and salt, break lamb into small pieces, and cook for 5 minutes.

Cook pasta until al dente.

Keep lamb warm over low heat.

Reserve some pasta water.

Drain pasta and return to pot.

Warm lamb over medium heat.

Add some pasta water to lamb and stir to emulsify.

Add more water as necessary.

Add half of sauce and mint to pasta.

Toss and cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.

Plate and top with more lamb mixture and mint.

Cooking Techniques

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