Pasta With Abruzzi-Style Lamb Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Abruzzi-Style Lamb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tb. EVOO; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary; 1/2 pound boneless lamb, cut into very fine dice; Coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine; One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with their juices; 1 pound penne or maccheroncini; 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

1 Tb. EVOO
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
1/2 pound boneless lamb, cut into very fine dice
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with their juices
1 pound penne or maccheroncini
1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving

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1. Put the oil and onion in a large skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is pale gold.
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Add the pancetta and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta fat is rendered; the pancetta should remain soft.
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Add the lamb and cook until browned, 5 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper and stir.
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Add the wine and simmer until evaporated, 10 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and simmer gently, stirring from time to time, until the fat begins to separate from the sauce, 15 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
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Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of coarse salt, cover and return to a boil.
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3. Add the pasta to the pot and stir rapidly with a wooden spoon.
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Cover and bring back to a boil. Uncover and cook the pasta, stirring frequently, until it is al dente.
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4. Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to a warmed bowl.
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Toss with the lamb sauce and the 1/3 cup of grated cheese.
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Serve at once, passing additional cheese at the table.
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Suggested Pairing
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Lively, red cherry-scented Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tb. EVOO, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Abruzzi-Style Lamb Sauce 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.

Pasta With Abruzzi-Style Lamb Sauce

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