Pasta with Lamb and Pecorino

Name: Pasta with Lamb and Pecorino
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground lamb; 1 small red pepper; 3 clove garlic; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 lb. penne rigate; 3 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 c. fresh mint leaves; 1/2 c. grated Pecorino cheese

Published: Feb 12, 2014

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

560

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This dish is a spin on an Italian classic — substitute ground lamb for ground beef and add fresh mint leaves for a tasty twist on a traditional Italian meal.

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Ingredients

1 lb. ground lamb
1 small red pepper
3 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 lb. penne rigate
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese

Directions

1. Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.
2. Step 2Heat 12-inch skillet on medium-high. Add lamb; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 3 minutes or until browned, breaking up with back of wooden spoon. Add red pepper, garlic, cumin, coriander, and pinch of salt; cook 3 minutes or until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, cook pasta as label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; set aside. Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in tomato paste and reserved pasta cooking water. Cook 2 minutes, stirring.
4. Step 4Stir lamb mixture, mint, and Pecorino into pasta in pot, tossing to combine.