Spiced Beef and Yogurt Pasta Bake

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Cook the pasta in the boiling water 2 minutes less than the package time, then drain.
3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add half the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and 160°F (71°C), about 7 minutes.
5. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, paprika and tomato paste for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, half the salt and the black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until thick.
6. Make the yogurt sauce: whisk the Greek yogurt, egg, the remaining half of the garlic, the remaining half of the salt and half the Parmesan in a bowl.
7. Toss the pasta with the beef sauce and spread it in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the yogurt sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining half of the Parmesan.
8. Bake 25 minutes until the topping is set, golden and reaches 160°F (71°C) in the center. Rest 10 minutes, then scatter the parsley over before serving.