Chylopites me Arni (Chylopites with leg of Lamb)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 500 g of Chylopites ~ 500gr of leg of lamb ~ 4 ripped tomatoes peeled and chopped ~ 1 onion finely chopped ~ 2 tbsp of olive oil ~ 1 tsp of paprika ~ 1 tsp of thyme ~ 2 cops of red dry wine ~ Salt and pepper to taste ~ Grated cheese of choice (Kefalograviera)

 

~ Chylopites are a kind of home made pasta like Linguini cut in small pieces, made out of Semolina Eggs and Milk. ~ Chylopites can be found at any Greek Bakery or at any supermarket carrying Greek products.

~ Wash the leg of lamb well and cut in small cubes. ~ Place the lamb cubes in a pan with the thyme, salt and pepper to taste and fry all over for a few minutes in the hot olive oil. ~ Add the chopped onions, the wine and the chopped tomatoes and stir to mix all ingredients. ~ Let it cook for about 25- 30 minutes. ~ Add the chylopites and paprika; stir well to mix all ingredients. ~ Add some water if needed. ~ Cook for another 10-12 minutes. ~ Serve immediately with some grated cheese of choice. ~ Good luck and bon appétit.