5.0 from 129 votes
Lamb Ragu
This lamb ragu is classic Italian comfort dish that’s hearty, sophisticated, easy to make, and incredibly delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 719 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon , diced
- 1 large yellow onion , finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots , finely diced
- 2 celery ribs , finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon ground dried porcini mushrooms (grind them in a coffee/spice grinder, blender, or put them in a ziplock bag and pound them to a powder)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 16 ounces dried pasta , cooked al dente according to package instructions
Instructions
- In a heavy pot or Dutch oven cook the bacon until done (don't drain the grease, it adds a ton of flavor) . Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the ground lamb and cook until no longer pink, breaking up any chunks. Add the red wine, bring to a full boil, and boil for about 3 minutes until it is mostly evaporated. Add all remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for a minimum 3 hours, preferably 4 hours for the best flavor. Discard the bay leaf Add salt and pepper to taste.Serve with hot pasta and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. SLOW COOKER VERSION: After boiling the red wine and adding in the remaining ingredients, transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
719kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
832mg
(35%)
Potassium
904mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3162IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 832mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 904mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3162IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.