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Lamb and eggplant pasta

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  • High in protein
  • High in dietary fibre
  • No added sugar
  • Seafood free
  • Shellfish free
  • Soy free
  • Sesame free
  • Peanut free
  • Nut free
  • Lactose free
  • Egg free
  • Dairy free

For a speedy pasta that really hits the spot, try this lamb penne. It’s brought together with eggplant and a rich tomato sauce.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time20 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes
A bowl of lamb and eggplant pasta

Ingredients

  • 300g penne
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 500g Coles Australian Graze Lamb Mince
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 eggplant, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) salt-reduced beef stock
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

Nutritional information

Per serve: Energy: 2312kJ/553 Cals (27%), Protein: 39g (78%), Fat: 15g (21%), Sat fat: 4g (17%), Carb: 61g (20%), Sugar: 8g (9%), Fibre: 8g (27%), Sodium: 540mg (27%).

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain.
  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mince and onion. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 5 mins or until mince is cooked through. Add the garlic, tomato paste and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, for 1 min or until the mixture is aromatic and well combined.
  3. Step 3

    Add eggplant to the mince mixture in the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until well combined. Stir in the stock. Simmer for 5 mins or until the eggplant is tender and the liquid reduces slightly.
  4. Step 4

    Add the pasta to the pan. Toss to combine. Season. Sprinkle with parsley.

Lamb and eggplant pasta

Lamb and eggplant pasta
  • Serves4
  • Cook time20 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 300g penne
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 500g Coles Australian Graze Lamb Mince
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 eggplant, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) salt-reduced beef stock
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
    Description

    For a speedy pasta that really hits the spot, try this lamb penne. It’s brought together with eggplant and a rich tomato sauce.

    Method
    1. Step 1

      Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain.
    2. Step 2

      Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mince and onion. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 5 mins or until mince is cooked through. Add the garlic, tomato paste and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, for 1 min or until the mixture is aromatic and well combined.
    3. Step 3

      Add eggplant to the mince mixture in the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until well combined. Stir in the stock. Simmer for 5 mins or until the eggplant is tender and the liquid reduces slightly.
    4. Step 4

      Add the pasta to the pan. Toss to combine. Season. Sprinkle with parsley.