Red pesto lamb with pasta

Quick suppers Red pesto lamb with pasta recipe

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Date Published:
30/11/2007

Red pesto has tomato and slightly less basil than the regular green pesto and is perfect for this recipe. If you like spaghetti bolognese you will also enjoy this red pesto lamb with pasta dish. The rich and tasty red pepper and tomato sauce makes a perfect partner to the minced lamb.

Serves 4
Takes 30 minutes to make

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Nutritional Information

Per serving:
667kcals
41.8g fat (7.9g saturated)
32.5g protein
42.5g carbs
9.6g sugar
0.3g salt

Ingredients

  • 500g pack lamb mince
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 red peppers, deseeded and diced
  • 190g jar red pesto
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 150g dried pasta shapes

Method: How to make red pesto lamb with pasta

1. Heat a deep, wide frying pan. Add the mince, onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers, pesto and tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tip

If you want to cook ahead and freeze this dish then. Cool, cover and freeze in a freezer-proof container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature. Tip into a saucepan, add a splash of water and reheat for 5-10 minutes until piping hot.

2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Mix into the meat sauce.

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