Pasta With Lamb And Rosemary
This hearty lamb and zucchini rotini dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender ground lamb, fragrant rosemary, and juicy diced tomatoes create a rich sauce that coats the rotini pasta beautifully. The addition of zucchini adds a fresh and nutritious touch to the dish, making it a balanced and delicious dinner option. Top it off with a generous sprinkle of pecorino romano cheese for a finishing touch of savory goodness. Serve this dish piping hot in shallow bowls for a comforting and flavorful dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 lb. ground lamb
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cans (each 14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 large zucchini, about 1 lb. total, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 10 to 12 oz. rotini or rotelle pasta, preferably multigrain
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and rosemary and sauté until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Sauté, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the lamb is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and boil until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Stir in the zucchini. Reduce the heat to medium-low and boil slowly, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot three-fourths full of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, stir well and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the 1/2 cup cheese.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta to warmed shallow bowls and serve immediately, passing more cheese at the table. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Weeknight Fresh &amp; Fast,</i> by Kristine Kidd (Williams-Sonoma, 2011).
Yield
Serves 4.
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