"Sweet aromatic spices, cilantro, mint and lemon marry well with bison in this delicious pasta sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
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1 cup finely chopped carrot
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1/2 cup finely chopped celery
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 tablespoons paprika
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pound ground bison
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1/2 cup pomegranate juice
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1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
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1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
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1 pound whole-wheat wide pasta, such as pappardelle or fettuccine
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1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style (see Note)