Pasta with Lamb-and-Cherry-Tomato Ragu
by Rachael Ray | on 03/26/09
Photo credit: Tina Rupp
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper
- 12 ounces long, wide pasta, such as pappardelle or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2-3 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 pound ricotta salata cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
Serves 4
Preparation
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 ladleful of pasta cooking water.
While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook, crumbling it, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, tossing, until they burst, 3-4 minutes. Add the shallot and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
Stir the reserved pasta cooking water into the lamb ragu. Add the pasta, mint and parsley and toss. Top the pasta with the cheese.
