Rigatoni With A Sauce Of Lamb & Pine Nuts

This hearty Rigatoni With A Sauce Of Lamb & Pine Nuts is a comforting and flavorful meal that brings the warmth of a Greek kitchen to your table. The dish features a rich, aromatic sauce made with ground lamb, sauted onions, garlic, and dried oregano, deepened with tomato paste and chicken broth. The rigatoni pasta provides the perfect vessel for the chunky sauce, while toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch and nutty aroma. Fresh mint and crumbled feta cheese brighten the dish with a tangy freshness that balances the savory meat. It is an excellent choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers robust flavors and a satisfying texture in under 40 minutes.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Stewing

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 433.3

Description

This hearty Rigatoni With A Sauce Of Lamb & Pine Nuts is a comforting and flavorful meal that brings the warmth of a Greek kitchen to your table. The dish features a rich, aromatic sauce made with ground lamb, sauted onions, garlic, and dried oregano, deepened with tomato paste and chicken broth. The rigatoni pasta provides the perfect vessel for the chunky sauce, while toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch and nutty aroma. Fresh mint and crumbled feta cheese brighten the dish with a tangy freshness that balances the savory meat. It is an excellent choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers robust flavors and a satisfying texture in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

1 Whole Onion -- chopped
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 Cloves Garlic -- chopped
1/2 pound Lamb -- ground
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley -- chopped
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
1 cup Chicken broth
1 lb Rigatoni pasta
1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves -- chopped
3/4 cup Feta cheese -- crumbled
3 tablespoon Pine nuts -- toasted
1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
1 tablespoon Salt (for pasta water)
1 pinch Black pepper -- to taste

Directions

1
In a heavy saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in 3 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
2
Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for less than one minute until fragrant.
3
Add the ground lamb and dried oregano to the pan.
4
Increase heat to high and cook the lamb, stirring frequently to break up lumps, until it has just lost its raw color.
5
Stir in the chopped parsley, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
6
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then cover the pot slightly askew and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
8
While the sauce simmers, bring a large kettle or pot of water to a furious boil.
9
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the rigatoni pasta.
10
Stir the pasta once or twice to prevent sticking, and boil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender-firm (al dente).
11
Drain the pasta well in a colander and transfer it to a large warmed serving bowl.
12
Pour the hot lamb sauce over the drained pasta.
13
Add the chopped fresh mint, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and optional extra olive oil.
14
Toss everything together gently until well combined and serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 433.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.5g47%
Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
Cholesterol 108.4mg37%
Sodium 116.3mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 5.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 31.2g63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lamb, rigatoni, pasta, pine nuts, feta, greek, mint, oregano, garlic, onion, tomato paste, dinner, meat sauce, comfort food, easy, family meal, herbs, olive oil

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