Simple Lamb Mince Pasta

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

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
Photo of Simple Lamb Mince Pasta
  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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

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