TOMATO SAUCE WITH LAMB AND PASTA

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, pastas, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large onions, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Pinch red-pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup lamb juice from Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, chopped or crushed, with their liquid
Meat from Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound pasta, like pappardelle
Shaved pecorino Romano, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the onions in the oil over medium heat, stirring until very soft, about 20 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic, pepper flakes, lamb juice and tomatoes and cook, stirring, until saucy, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the meat and continue to cook, seasoning as necessary, until flavors meld, at least 15 minutes. Cook the pasta and serve with the sauce; garnish with cheese.

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