Penne with Greek Lamb Ragù
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Athens meets Bologna in this get together of two great Mediterranean cuisines. Organic lamb makes a rich ragù packed with Greek flavours and tossed with perfect Italian penne.
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724 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 400g tomatoes
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 aubergine
  • 250g lamb mince
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • A handful of mint, leaves only
  • 200g penne
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  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Peel and chop the onion. Trim and dice the aubergine. Grate the carrot. Warm a frying pan over a medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Add the onion, aubergine and carrot with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, till softened.

  • 2.

    While the veg cook, peel and grate or crush the garlic. Roughly chop the tomatoes. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 min.

  • 3.

    Tip the lamb mince into the pan and break up with a wooden spoon. Fry for 5 mins till browned, stirring often. Add the chopped tomatoes. Crumble in the stock cube. Simmer over a medium heat for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, till thickened.

  • 4.

    While the lamb mince simmers, finely shred the mint leaves. Set aside for later.

  • 5.

    When the lamb has cooked for 10 mins, tip the penne into a pan. Pour over enough boiling water to cover. Add a pinch of salt. Cook for 8-9 mins till the pasta is al dente (soft but with a slight bite). Drain then put back into the pan. Add ½ tbsp oil. Put the lid back on to keep warm.

  • 6.

    Sprinkle 1 tsp of the oregano into the lamb. Cook and stir for 2 mins. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you think it needs it.

  • 7.

    Tip the cooked pasta into the lamb ragù. Fold together. Serve in warm bowls with the shredded mint scattered on top.

  • Tip

    Minty fresh
    Adding herbs such the oregano and mint right at the end of cooking ensures that no flavour is lost or destroyed during cooking. The mint stays green and flavourful whilst the oregano still packs a punch.

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