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Spiced Lamb Ragu Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb whole wheat shells
2 tsp olive oil
1 large onion (10 to12 oz), finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt
1 lb ground lamb
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
5 sprigs mint, plus leaves for garnish
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Heat large covered saucepan salted water to boiling on high. Cook pasta as label directs.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring. Stir in lamb, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring. Drain fat.

Stir in tomatoes and mint sprigs; simmer 5 minutes or until ready to drain shells.

Drain shells; return to pot. Stir in lamb sauce. Discard mint sprigs. Top with Pecorino; garnish with mint leaves
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Active Time: 15 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes. Makes: 6 main-dish servings.

 

 

 

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