Fast & Easy Recipe For Pasta With Lamb And Tomato Ragu

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 pint cherry tomatoes
1 large shallot, chopped
2 to 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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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 to 4 minutes. Add the shallot and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Stir the reserved pasta cooking water into the lamb ragu. Add the pasta, mint and parsley and toss. Top the pasta with the cheese.

Serves 4.

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