Ziti with Lamb and Saffron Recipe

Name: Ziti with Lamb and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup beef or lamb stock or canned low-sodium beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon packed saffron threads; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound lean boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1/4-inch dice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 sage leaf, minced; 1 small dried red chile; 1 pound ziti; Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup beef or lamb stock or canned low-sodium beef broth
1/2 teaspoon packed saffron threads
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound lean boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 sage leaf, minced
1 small dried red chile
1 pound ziti
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving

1
In a small saucepan, gently warm the beef stock.
2
Add the saffron and let infuse.
3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
4
Add the lamb, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring once, until browned, about 5 minutes total.
5
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook over low heat until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the wine and simmer over moderately high heat until almost evaporated.
7
Add the saffron-infused stock, sage and chile, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes; remove the chile.
8
Cook the ziti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and return to the pot.
9
Add the lamb sauce and toss well.
10
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a warmed bowl.
11
Serve, passing the cheese separately.

315

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup beef or lamb stock or canned low-sodium beef broth, 1/2 teaspoon packed saffron threads, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 pound lean boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Ziti with Lamb and Saffron 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.

Ziti with Lamb and Saffron

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