Spiced lamb tossed through creamy yogurt pasta delivers a comforting dinner that still feels fresh

A dish perfect for those summer days when you crave something more hearty

Credit : Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry

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Published 28 May 2026 2:05pm BST

Completely un-Italian, this was inspired by the Turkish dish manti – ravioli-like dumplings stuffed with lamb and dressed with spiced butter. It’s for those grey summer days when the weather makes you want something more substantial than pasta tossed with artichoke hearts.…