Description
A hearty and flavorful dish, Pasta with Meaty Lamb Sauce is a delicious Italian-inspired meal that combines tender lamb in a rich tomato sauce served over your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil, Divided
- 2 Large Carrots, Finely Chopped
- 2 Celery Stalks, Finely Chopped
- 1 Large Onion, Finely Chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 Pound Lamb Shoulder, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Dice
- 3/4 Cup Dry Red Wine
- 1 (28 Ounce) Can Peeled, Chopped Italian Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Flakes
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
- 1 Pound Dried Pasta Such As Rigatoni, Penne, or Garganelli
- Freshly Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese To Serve
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a heavy saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium heat until sizzling.
- Brown Lamb: Brown the lamb, stirring often until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the meat to a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook carrots, celery, and onion until softened and starting to brown. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze Pan: Return the lamb to the pan, add wine, and cook until almost evaporated.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add tomatoes, stock, paste, herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then toss with half of the sauce.
- Serve: Divide pasta into bowls, top with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg