Lamb and Mint Pasta

Ingredients

• lamb mince (20% fat) — 500g
• penne pasta (dry) — 320g
• fresh mint leaves, chopped — 30g
• garlic cloves, minced — 3 cloves
• parmesan cheese (grated) — 50g
• olive oil — 2 tbsp
• lemon zest — 1 tbsp
• sea salt — 1 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the penne according to packet instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the lamb mince to the pan and cook until browned and crispy, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Reserve 100ml of the pasta water, then drain the penne.

6. 6

   Add the drained penne to the lamb along with the reserved pasta water, fresh mint, lemon zest, and half the parmesan.

7. 7

   Toss everything together over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta nicely.

8. 8

   Season to taste and serve topped with the remaining parmesan cheese.