Easy Orecchiette with Ground Lamb Tomato Sauce

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Recipe intro

This easy orecchiette with ground lamb tomato sauce recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be prepared in no time. The combination of tender ground lamb and flavorful tomato sauce creates a rich and hearty pasta dish that is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to enjoy a homemade Italian meal. The orecchiette pasta adds a unique twist to the dish, as its shape allows it to hold onto the sauce perfectly.

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Easy orecchiette with ground lamb tomato sauce recipe details

Easy orecchiette with ground lamb tomato sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.8
Number of votes:127

A thick pasta deserves this thick but quick-cooking tomato sauce, kicked up a notch by the unique flavor of ground lamb.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry orecchiette pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Brown ground lamb until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
2. Heat remaining olive oil in same skillet.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, adding cooked lamb when there’s 5 minutes left to go.
6. For the orecchiette, a good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the orecchiette is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!