The Italian saying, ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’, sums this dish up perfectly, Chef! Al dente rigatoni pasta, rich lamb mince, and earthy spinach are coated in a tangy and tantalising UCOOK Napoletana Sauce. The perfect plate is finished with creamy bocconcini cheese and peppery fresh basil.
Simple Lamb Mince Pasta
Simple Lamb Mince Pasta
with bocconcini balls & fresh basil
Hands on Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Overall Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Bocconcini Balls
- Free-range Lamb Mince
- Fresh Basil
- Rigatoni Pasta
- Spinach
- UCOOK Napoletana Sauce
- UCOOK Napolitana Sauce
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
PERFECT PASTA
Boil a full kettle. Using the freshly boiled water, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 12-15 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MOUTHWATERING MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
NOW FOR THE NAPOLETANA
Add the napoletana sauce and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Stir until combined and warmed through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the rinsed spinach. Add a sweetener (to taste), and season.
ITALY ON A PLATE
Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana mince. Scatter over the halved bocconcini balls and garnish with the torn basil.
Rigatoni Pasta - 125g
Free-range Lamb Mince - 150g
UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 1 unit
Spinach - 20g
Bocconcini Balls - 3
Fresh Basil - 3g
PERFECT PASTA
Boil a full kettle. Using the freshly boiled water, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 12-15 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MOUTHWATERING MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
NOW FOR THE NAPOLETANA
Add the napoletana sauce and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Stir until combined and warmed through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the rinsed spinach. Add a sweetener (to taste), and season.
ITALY ON A PLATE
Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana mince. Scatter over the halved bocconcini balls and garnish with the torn basil.
Rigatoni Pasta - 250g
Free-range Lamb Mince - 300g
UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 1 unit
Spinach - 40g
Bocconcini Balls - 6
Fresh Basil - 5g
PERFECT PASTA
Boil a full kettle. Using the freshly boiled water, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 12-15 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MOUTHWATERING MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
NOW FOR THE NAPOLETANA
Add the napoletana sauce and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Stir until combined and warmed through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the rinsed spinach. Add a sweetener (to taste), and season.
ITALY ON A PLATE
Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana mince. Scatter over the halved bocconcini balls and garnish with the torn basil.
Rigatoni Pasta - 375g
Free-range Lamb Mince - 450g
UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 2 units
Spinach - 60
Bocconcini Balls - 9
Fresh Basil - 8g
PERFECT PASTA
Boil a full kettle. Using the freshly boiled water, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 12-15 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MOUTHWATERING MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
NOW FOR THE NAPOLETANA
Add the napoletana sauce and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Stir until combined and warmed through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the rinsed spinach. Add a sweetener (to taste), and season.
ITALY ON A PLATE
Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana mince. Scatter over the halved bocconcini balls and garnish with the torn basil.
Rigatoni Pasta - 500g
Free-range Lamb Mince - 600g
UCOOK Napolitana Sauce - 2 units
Spinach - 80g
Bocconcini Balls - 12
Fresh Basil - 10g