Lamb Ragu with Mint Recipe

Name: Lamb Ragu with Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups Marinara Sauce (recipe follows, or jarred); 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 small onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 dried bay leaves; (makes about 2 quarts)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup red wine
2 cups Marinara Sauce (recipe follows, or jarred)
1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves
(makes about 2 quarts)

1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2
Add the shallots and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the ground lamb, salt, and pepper.
4
Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the lamb has browned and the juices have evaporated.
5
Add the wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Simmer until the wine has reduced by half.
7
Add the marinara sauce and simmer over low heat until the flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
8
Add the mint and ricotta and stir until mixed.
9
Serve in shallow bowls.
10
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
11
Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
12
Add the celery, carrots, and salt and pepper.
13
Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
14
Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
15
Remove and discard the bay leaves.
16
Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.

1045

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 shallots, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Lamb Ragu with Mint falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lamb Ragu with Mint

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