Spicy mushroom and mixed seed amori

Invention is the mother of necessity and tonight we needed dinner and I only had so many ingredients in the house. Inspired then by the Turkish use of yogurt and spices in oil (in manti, on eggs etc), I  came up with this delicious pasta dish for dinner. I love using tangy yogurt in place of heavy and creamy sauces on pasta. It's also wonderfully refreshing when it is hot outside.


What you will need
250g chestnut mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
Juice and zest 1/2 lemon
2 table spoon olive oil
1 tea spoon sumac (optional)
1 tea spoon paprika
1 tea spoon cayenne pepper
2 table spoons mixed seeds
Amori pasta
4-5 table spoons greek yogurt
Fresh chopped chives


Begin by cooking the pasta in accordance with the directions.


Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms and crush the garlic. Saute in some  olive oil until softened. Next, add the juice and zest of the lemon.


Prepare the spiced oil by mixing the olive oil with the sumac, paprika, cayenne pepper and the seeds.


When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the mushroom and lemon mix. Take off the heat and carefully add the yogurt and mix through (taking care not to split the yogurt).


Plate up the pasta, then finally, place the oil on to to heat for 10-20 seconds and drizzle over the top of the pasta.

Garnish with chopped fresh chives. Crumbled feta cheese or grated fresh parmesan are optional.


Gipsy Spread also had some chopped bacon through his.