Mediterranean Ground Lamb Pasta

Servings: 4 | Amount Per Serving: A little over 85g

• Calories: 652.95 | Total Fat: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 50.73g | Saturated Fat: 12.77g
• Sugar: 6.88g | Protein: 28g
• Sodium: 803.66mg | Cholesterol: 82.78mg
• Dietary Fiber: 4.06g

• Prep Time: 20mins
• Cook Time: 25mins
• Total Time: 45mins

Ingredients

• 1) 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2) 1 lb ground lamb
• 3) 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 4) 1 cup onion, diced
• 5) 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 7) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8) 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 9) 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
• 10) 0.5 cup red wine
• 11) 2 cups roma tomatoes, diced
• 12) 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 13) 2 cups macaroni noodles
• 14) 2 cups chicken broth

Optional Toppings

• 1) 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2) 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3) 1 tablespoon green onions, diced
• 4) 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
• 5) 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Steps

• 1) Add the olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.
• 2) Add the ground lamb, mushrooms and onion.
• 3) Cook for 8-10 minutes, then add the garlic.
• 4) Cook for 1-2 minutes, then drain any grease from the pot.
• 5) Add the cinnamon, cayenne pepper, ground cloves and oregano.
• 6) Pour the red wine, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce into the pot.
• 7) Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 8) Add the macaroni noodles and chicken broth.
• 9) Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the liquid has cooked down.
• 10) Top with the optional toppings of your choice.

Notes

• 1) The optional toppings are not included in the nutritional information provided.
• 2) This pasta dish will stay good in the refrigerator for 5-7 days and makes great leftovers!
  It can easily be reheated in the microwave for 2 minutes.
  Sprinkle cheese and fresh herbs on top to brighten up the reheated dish!