Today we are going to be making a quick under 30 minute LAMB MINCE PASTA RECIPE. Pasta is a classic comfort food and the lamb mince sauce transforms this classic dish into a more flavourful and delightful dish. This lamb mince pasta is perfect for a quick 30 minute meal or if you are craving a cozy meal. It’s also perfect for a family dinner or any occasion, that is hearty and satisfying. Now without wasting any much time, let’s quickly dive in and make this yummy delight!
MAKING THE SAUCE
In a pan heat up some olive oil( or butter). Sear the lamb mince until 90 percent of the water released from the mince evaporates. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until the onions are translucent. It takes 3 to 5 minutes for this. Then add all of the spices( paprika, salt, red chilli flakes, oregano, cumin powder) and cook for a couple of minutes. Add fresh tomato puree and some pasta water, simmer and cook the sauce for 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.
COOKING THE PASTA
Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta of your choice according to the package instructions. Drain the water and keep the water aside, make sure to keep some pasta water for the sauce.
Once the sauce is ready add the cooked pasta, optionally some cheese, stir and cook for a couple of minutes so that the pasta absorbs some of the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- If you have fresh oregano or basil, use it instead of the dried oregano for more vibrant flavour. I did not have any fresh herbs in hand so I used dried oregano.
- I used fusilli pasta, but feel free to use any pasta shape. Penne, rigatoni or any pasta shape will work well with the lamb sauce.
- You can add veggies like peppers, carrots for a more vibrant flavour and nutrition. It also looks pretty colourful. I did not add any veggies because I wanted it to be a quick and simple meal.
- You cans start boiling the pasta and making the sauce simultaneously to save time, this way your pasta will be done in under 30 minutes.
- I used lamb mince, but feel free to use any other mince of your choice. Beef mince will also work perfect with the sauce.
- I added some cheddar cheese to make the sauce a bit thick, but you can totally skip it if you don’t like cheese or add more cheese if you want it to be cheesy.
THE PROCESS OF MAKING LAMB MINCE PASTA:
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LAMB MINCE PASTA
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- 500 g Lamb mince
- 1 Chopped onion
- 2 Large cloves of minced garlic
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Red chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Salt to taste
- 250 g Pasta
Instructions
- Preparing the ingredients: Start by fine chopping the onion and the garlic. Keep it aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Make sure to save some pasta water for the sauce.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter. Add the minced lamb and cook, breaking it with a spatula until its browned all over. This should take about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add fine chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onions soften. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the spices( paprika, salt, red chilli flakes, pepper powder, cumin powder and oregano) and cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavours.
- Add tomato puree and pasta water. Reduce the flame and let it simmer for 20 minutes, so the sauce thickens and all the flavours are melded into the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta, mix well so that the pasta is coated well with the sauce. Optionally add some cheddar cheese and cook for a couple a minutes so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the pasta hot and enjoy!
