Greek Ziti With Lamb Ragu Recipe

Name: Greek Ziti With Lamb Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 12 lbs ground lamb; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 fresh bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 ½ cups whole milk; nutmeg; 1 lb ziti pasta; 12 lb Greek feta cheese, drained and finely crumbled; finely chopped parsley and of fresh mint

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 12 lbs ground lamb
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 fresh bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 ½ cups whole milk
nutmeg
1 lb ziti pasta
12 lb Greek feta cheese, drained and finely crumbled
finely chopped parsley and of fresh mint

1
Heat large dutch oven over high.
2
Add the oil and lamb.
3
Cook and break up lamb til nicely caramelized.
4
Add a generous amount of black pepper, sea salt, oregano, garlic, onion, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and chile pepper.
5
Cook 7-8 min to soften.
6
Add tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds.
7
Add wine and deglaze pan; and reduce heat to a simmer.
8
Add nutmeg to taste and simmer ragu while pasta is cooking.
9
Cook pasta in boiling water til done to your liking.
10
Drain; reserving 1 c cooking liquid.
11
Return pasta to hot pot along with half the feta.
12
Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
13
Add ragu to ziti and stir, adding pasta water as needed to thin to your liking.
14
Serve in shallow bowls topped with remaining feta and fresh herbs.

6324

kcal

Calories

467

Fat

162

Carbs

372

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 12 lbs ground lamb, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Greek Ziti With Lamb Ragu falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Ziti With Lamb Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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