30-Min Lamb Ragù Pasta
Ground lamb simmered with tomato, wine, and aromatics into a rich, savory sauce that coats pasta in under 30 minutes. Skip the classical 3-hour braise — this weeknight version hits all the depth without the wait.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
Step 4
Add ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in tomato paste and oregano, cook 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in wine and scrape up browned bits.
Step 6
Add crushed tomatoes and a pinch each of salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
Step 7
While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente per package directions, about 9 minutes.
Step 8
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and toss with ragù, adding pasta water 1/4 cup at a time to loosen if needed.
Step 9
Divide between bowls, top with fresh basil, a crack of black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 12-inch heavy skillet
- wooden spoon
- colander
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