Lamb and Caramelized Onion Pasta

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1.1 lb

Ground Lamb

1

Carrot , grated

3

Yellow Onions , thinly sliced

2 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Rosemary

as needed

Olive Oil

3/4 cup

Chicken Stock

1/2 cup

Water

1 3/4 cups

Canned Diced Tomatoes

1/3 cup

Ricotta Cheese

4 3/4 cups

Penne Pasta

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Cook Penne Pasta (4 3/4 cups) according to package directions. Once finished, drain and return to pot.

Step 2

In a separate sauce pot, heat Olive Oil (as needed) over medium heat. Add Carrot (1) , Yellow Onions (3) , and Fresh Rosemary (2 Tbsp) . Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the onions have browned.

Step 3

Add Ground Lamb (1.1 lb) and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the meat has browned.

Step 4

Add Chicken Stock (3/4 cup) . Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat a little. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Add Canned Diced Tomatoes (1 3/4 cups) and Water (1/2 cup) . Stir to combine and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Allow sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens over low to medium heat.

Step 6

Stir in Ricotta Cheese (1/3 cup) . Once combined, stir meat sauce through pasta and serve.