Moroccan-Inspired Lamb "Bolognese" Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Inspired Lamb "Bolognese"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 onion, diced; 2 celery branches, diced; 2 carrots, sliced diagonally; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 10 oz mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 to 1 cup Marsala or white wine (optional); 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes, with juice (chop roughly); 1 Tbsp brown sugar; Salt and pepper to taste; Any pasta you prefer (pappardelle, penne, or farfalle are all nice); Parmesan to serve

Servings: persons

Olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 onion, diced
2 celery branches, diced
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
10 oz mushrooms, sliced
1/2 to 1 cup Marsala or white wine (optional)
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 can of whole peeled tomatoes, with juice (chop roughly)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Any pasta you prefer (pappardelle, penne, or farfalle are all nice)
Parmesan to serve

1
Brown the lamb in olive oil, drain and set aside.
2
In the same pan, add more oil and saute the onions, celery and carrots for 5 minutes.
3
Add the minced garlic and the cumin, corriander and red pepper flakes. Saute for 2 minutes.
4
Add mushrooms, saute 5 minutes.
5
Add Marsala and scrape browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
6
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and brown sugar.
7
Add the browned meat back in, stir and simmer for an hour.
8
Season to taste and serve over pasta with parmesan at the table.

538

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, 1 lb ground lamb, 1 onion, diced, 2 celery branches, diced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Inspired Lamb "Bolognese" 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!

Moroccan-Inspired Lamb "Bolognese"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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