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One Pot Mediterranean Ground Lamb Pasta

Ground lamb recipes are a delicious way to mix up weeknight dinners, like in this easy Mediterranean Ground Lamb Pasta dish, made in one pot in under an hour!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 670 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 2 cups roma tomatoes diced
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Optional Toppings
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon green onions diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped

Instructions

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

Notes

  • Nutritional information: the optional toppings are not included in the nutritional information provided.
  • Gluten Free Option: To make this recipe gluten free, substitute gluten-free macaroni noodles and always make sure the chicken broth used is gluten free.
  • Red Wine: If you'd like to omit wine from the recipe, that's totally fine, simply add an additional ½ cup chicken broth instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 670kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 786mg (33%) Potassium 1034mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1293mg (26%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 670

% Daily Value*

Calories 670kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 786mg 33%
Potassium 1034mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1293mg 26%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.