Best Lamb Ragu With Mint From Giada De Laurentiis Recipes

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LAMB RAGU WITH MINT FROM GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



Lamb Ragu With Mint from Giada De Laurentiis image

I tried this recipe from Giada and it was really good...I used whole wheat p asta but otherwise made it as directed.... You can use a store-bought marinara or make homemade....4 cups is usually 2- 28 oz. jars...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup red wine
4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet warm the olive oil over high heat. Add the shallots & garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the ground lamb, salt, and pepper. Cook untilt he lamb has browned and the juices have evaporated. Add the wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half.
  • Add the marinara sauce and simmer over low heat until the flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the mint and ricotta and stir until mixed.
  • Add the pasta and stir to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1276.5, Fat 61.6, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 235.6, Sodium 1648.2, Carbohydrate 114.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 24.8, Protein 53.1

SPICY LAMB BOLOGNESE



Spicy Lamb Bolognese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
12 ounces ground beef chuck
12 ounces ground lamb
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup dry red wine, such as Chianti
1 bay leaf
One 3-inch Parmesan rind plus 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
Creamy Polenta with Spinach, recipe follows, for serving
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
3/4 cup quick-cook polenta
Kosher salt
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and oil and warm until the butter is melted. Add the carrots, celery, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft but have no color, about 6 minutes. Add the beef and lamb and cook, breaking apart the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomato paste, chili paste, red pepper flakes and garlic into the meat mixture. Cook the tomato paste, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the milk is almost entirely evaporated, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the wine, bay leaf, Parmesan rind, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low to just maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Skim the oil from the surface.
  • Spoon the sauce over the Creamy Polenta with Spinach, reserving any extra to serve on the side. Serve with the Parmesan sprinkled over the top and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • In a Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth, oil, garlic and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and whisk in the polenta. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan, mascarpone, pecorino and butter. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes longer. Add 1/4 cup water if the mixture gets too thick.
  • Pour the polenta onto a large board or platter. Serve with grated Parmesan over the top.

LAMB RAGU



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From Mark Bittman's NY Times column. Fast and original. I now keep frozen ground lamb in my freezer for a great fast meal. Prep time is a huge guess.

Provided by Tomo TheCat

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2-3/4 lb ground lamb
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, with liquid
1/2 cup half-and-half (milk & cream) or 1/2 cup milk
1 lb dry linguine
freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Chop or crush tomatoes.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent.
  • Boil water for pasta.
  • Add lamb to onion, breaking up clumps. Cook until no longer red, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes to lamb and onions. Simmer.
  • (This is where you can stop and freeze for a couple of weeks or keep covered in fridge for a few days. If you do this, reheat and then continue from here.).
  • Boil pasta (I think fresh would be good, too).
  • Add cream, or half-and-half or milk to lamb/tomato pan. Salt and pepper as needed. Cook until sauce is thick, but not dry.
  • Drain pasta and toss with sauce some cheese. Serve extra cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 57.7, Carbohydrate 100.5, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 6, Protein 20.4

RACK OF LAMB WITH MINT-BASIL PESTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 (1 1/2-pounds each) racks of lamb, trimmed and frenched

Steps:

  • Blend the mint, basil, nuts, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor until the herbs are finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually blend in 1/3 cup of oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Generously sprinkle the lamb racks with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a grill pan or heavy large skillet over high heat. Place 1 lamb rack in the skillet and cook just until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the lamb rack meat side up on a heavy large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 2 lamb racks.
  • Roast the lamb in the oven until cooked to desired doneness, about 20 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the lamb racks to a work surface. Set aside for 10 minutes. Cut the lamb between the bones into single chops. Spread the pesto over 1 cut side of each chop. Arrange the chops, pesto side up, on plates or a platter, and serve.
  • Do-Ahead Tip: The pesto and lamb racks may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead. Cover the pesto and lamb separately and refrigerate. Allow extra time for the chilled lamb to roast.
  • Alternately, the racks of lamb can be sliced then broiled before serving. To broil the lamb: Use 18 to 24 meaty single lamb rib chops (about 2 1/2 ounces each, from 3 racks of lamb). Preheat the broiler. Arrange the lamb chops in a single layer over 2 heavy baking sheets. Lightly brush the lamb chops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watching closely, broil the lamb chops 3 inches from the heat source until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Spread the pesto over the chops. Arrange the chops pesto side up on plates or a platter, and serve.
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HERB CRUSTED LAMB



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 to 4-pound) boneless leg of lamb
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup water or chicken broth
Special Equipment: kitchen string, meat thermometer

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the herbs with the olive oil and bread crumbs. Rub both sides of the lamb with the herb mixture. Using the kitchen string, tie up the lamb leg at 2-inch intervals. Place in roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Add the wine and water or broth to the roasting pan and cook for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F for medium. Take the lamb out of the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

PAPPARDELLE WITH SAUSAGE RAGU



Pappardelle with Sausage Ragu image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage
1 red onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups tomato puree, such as Mutti
One 2-inch rind Parmesan cheese
1 pound fresh Pappardelle, recipe follows
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups 00 flour, such as Caputo, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup semolina flour, such as Caputo, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg plus 8 yolks

Steps:

  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and sausage and cook, stirring often and breaking apart the sausage with the back of a wooden spoon, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add the onion, carrot and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the vegetables are almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Deglaze with the wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and cheese rind. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season the water generously with salt. Add the Pappardelle and cook until the pasta is floating and barely al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain well.
  • Remove and discard the Parmesan rind from the sauce. Add the pasta to the sauce and sprinkle the bare pasta with the Parmesan cheese and basil. Add 1/2 cup pasta water and toss well to coat, adding more pasta water as needed to maintain a light sauce. Serve with more Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine the 00 and semolina flours and salt and form a well. Add the egg and yolks to the center of the well. Using a fork, slowly start to incorporate the flour into the eggs to form a rough dough. You may add a splash of water if the dough is too dry or a dusting of flour if it is too wet.
  • Lightly flour a smooth work surface and pour the dough onto the flour. Knead the dough until it springs back when you press a finger into it, 10 to 12 minutes. Flatten the dough into an even square. Wrap the dough well in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Cut the dough into 3 pieces. Set up a pasta roller according to the manufacturer's directions and set it at the widest setting. Dust one section of the dough with semolina flour and press firmly to flatten the dough to 1/4 inch. Roll the dough through the machine on the widest setting. Fold the pasta dough in thirds and dust the outside with flour. Send it through the widest setting again. Reduce the setting to the next setting. Send the dough through the machine. Fold it in thirds once again and send through the setting one more time. Continue sending the dough through the machine, reducing the setting each time, until the desired thickness is reached, about 1/8 inch. Lay the sheet out on the counter and dust with flour. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut strips 1 inch by 10 inches. Dust the strips with more flour. Continue with the remaining dough.

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