Lamb pasta

This is a great alternative to spaghetti bolognese.  Pop everything into a pan and ‘hey presto’, it’s a very tasty meal for 4.

What goes well alongside this dish?

Pasta goes really well, I know you wouldn’t think it but it does! Sometimes I like to add little roast potatoes on the side for some extra crunch.

Lamb pasta

Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 350 g dried spaghetti
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 carrot, sliced and cut into quarters
  • 1 courgette, sliced and cut into quarters
  • 225 g minced lamb
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 450 ml lamb stock
  • 2 tbsp mint sauce
  • 1 tbsp worcester sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • grated cheese, sprinkled on top

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, stir together the onion, garlic and lamb.  Break the meat down with a spatula.  Cook gently for 2-3 mins until the lamb is sealed.
  • I like to drain any fat away, but it's not necessary.  Add the tomato puree, tomatoes, stock, mint and Worcestershire sauce.  Season well and bring to the boil. Add the carrots, courgettes and mushrooms, reduce the heat and simmer for 20mins (or until the veg is how you like it).
  • In the meantime, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.
  • Drain the pasta well and spoon into bowls, spoon the lamb sauce over the pasta and serve immediately topped with grated cheese.