Turn your leftovers from last night’s roast into a hearty meal with this delicious and quick lamb ragu recipe.
- Serves4
- Cook time15 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed, or 1 tsp garlic paste
- 600g shredded leftover roast lamb
- 500g jar pasta sauce, passata or canned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (125ml) water
- 1 cup (200g) leftover roast vegetables, cut into bite size pieces
- Finely grated hard cheese such as parmesan, romano or pecorino, to serve
- Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley or oregano, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep, frying pan over high heat. Cook onion, stirring for about 3 mins or until onion is soft.
Step 3
Add garlic and lamb, cook stirring for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant
Step 4
Stir in pasta sauce, water and vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 mins or until heated through.
Step 5
Serve lamb mixture over pasta and sprinkle with cheese and herbs to serve.
Recipe tip
Ragu can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Quick lamb ragu
- Serves4
- Cook time15 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed, or 1 tsp garlic paste
- 600g shredded leftover roast lamb
- 500g jar pasta sauce, passata or canned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (125ml) water
- 1 cup (200g) leftover roast vegetables, cut into bite size pieces
- Finely grated hard cheese such as parmesan, romano or pecorino, to serve
- Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley or oregano, to serve
Description
Turn your leftovers from last night’s roast into a hearty meal with this delicious and quick lamb ragu recipe.
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep, frying pan over high heat. Cook onion, stirring for about 3 mins or until onion is soft.
Step 3
Add garlic and lamb, cook stirring for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant
Step 4
Stir in pasta sauce, water and vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 mins or until heated through.
Step 5
Serve lamb mixture over pasta and sprinkle with cheese and herbs to serve.