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Italian Lamb Ragù with Penne Pasta
World-famous for a reason, a rich tomato ragù is simply irresistible. The Mindful Chef twist? Tender, pasture-grazed lamb instead of classic beef – served with fibre-filled brown penne. Spinach sneaked in for extra vitamins. Bellissimo!
High protein
5 plants
Serving size
Ingredients
- 1 vegetable stock cube (Celery) (Sea salt, potato starch*, sustainable palm oil*, sugar*, vegetables*(6,8%) [celery*, onion*, carrot*, parsnip*, tomato*], sunflower oil*, yeast extract, caramelised sugar*, herbs* & spices* ( lovage*, turmeric*, parsley*, black pepper*) *Organic ingredients)
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 160g baby spinach
- 200g baby tomatoes
- 500g lamb mince
- 1 handful of fresh rosemary
- 3 garlic clove
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 carrot
- 1 tbsp Italian herbs (Thyme, Marjoram, Parsley, Oregano, Sage, Basil)
- 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar (Sulphites) (Aged Balsamic Vinegar (Cooked Grape Must, Wine Vinegar), Xanthan Gum)
- 250g brown rice penne (Eggs)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 606
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 61g
Fat: 23g
Italian Lamb Ragù with Penne Pasta
World-famous for a reason, a rich tomato ragù is simply irresistible. The Mindful Chef twist? Tender, pasture-grazed lamb instead of classic beef – served with fibre-filled brown penne. Spinach sneaked in for extra vitamins. Bellissimo!
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Cooking Instructions
- Dice the carrots into 1cm cubes (peel optional). Finely chop or crush the garlic. Strip the rosemary from the stalks and finely chop. Halve the tomatoes. Rinse the spinach.
- Heat a large saucepan with 1 tbsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the lamb and cook for 5 mins, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until golden brown. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Add the carrots, garlic, paprika, Italian herbs and a pinch of rosemary (to taste) to the pan. Cook for 6-7 mins, until softening.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, vinegar and 400ml hot water to the pan. Crumble in the stock cube and stir. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the ragú thickens. In the final minute of cooking, stir through the spinach to wilt. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan filled with lightly salted hot water to a boil. Add the penne and boil for 7-8 mins, until cooked, then drain. Return to the pan and stir 1 tsp oil through the pasta to prevent sticking.
- Serve the penne topped with the lamb ragù.
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