Slow-Cooked Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle

Name: Slow-Cooked Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 260 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '65g diced smoked pancetta'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g lamb shoulder, diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, grated'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, peeled and grated'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 rosemary sprigs'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '200ml red wine'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '200ml passata'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100ml lamb stock'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': '300-450g pappardelle, cooked to packet instructions'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Grated parmesan'}

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Indulge in a rich Slow-Cooked Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle, featuring tender lamb shoulder and smoky pancetta. Perfect for a comforting meal that warms the soul.

717 kcal /serving 4 hrs on high or 7 hrs on low Serves 4 Medium Italian

Meal Prep Friendly

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '65g diced smoked pancetta'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g lamb shoulder, diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, grated'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, peeled and grated'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 rosemary sprigs'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '200ml red wine'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '200ml passata'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100ml lamb stock'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': '300-450g pappardelle, cooked to packet instructions'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Grated parmesan'}

Preparation

Grate the onion and carrots, finely chop the celery, and mince the garlic.
Dice the lamb shoulder and pancetta.

Cooking

In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until golden and its fat is rendered.
Transfer to a slow cooker.
Add the lamb, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, tomato purée, red wine, passata, and lamb stock to the slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours, until the lamb is tender and falling apart.
If the sauce needs thickening, transfer to a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced to your liking.

Plating & Serving

Toss the ragu with cooked pappardelle and serve in bowls.
Generously sprinkle with grated parmesan before serving.

Notes

This dish freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep. Simply reheat and serve with freshly cooked pasta. Ensure plenty of parmesan for serving.

Suggested Sides

garlic bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

717 Calories

29.5g Protein 25% DV

85.6g Carbs 29% DV

24.1g Fat 31% DV

6.7g Fiber 18% DV

8.8g Sugars

945mg Sodium 63% DV

65mg Cholesterol 18% DV

Diet Type	Balanced
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free No Oil Added