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Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout

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Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout

Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout - A treasure from the Italian kitchen - delicious as always

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Health Score:
84 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 45 min.
Ready in
Calories:
459
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Lamb is low in fat, but high in protein, zinc, iron and vitamin B12.

If you prefer the meat to be chopped, you can put it through the grinder, buy it ground, or mince it by hand. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie459 cal.(22 %)
Protein33 g(34 %)
Fat6 g(5 %)
Carbohydrates64 g(43 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.2 mg(10 %)
Vitamin K15.9 μg(27 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin12.1 mg(101 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate51 μg(17 %)
Pantothenic acid0.8 mg(13 %)
Biotin2.5 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.5 μg(50 %)
Vitamin C5 mg(5 %)
Potassium489 mg(12 %)
Calcium65 mg(7 %)
Magnesium78 mg(26 %)
Iron4.1 mg(27 %)
Iodine7 μg(4 %)
Zinc4.4 mg(55 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.7 g
Uric acid227 mg
Cholesterol66 mg
Complete sugar3 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 shallots
1 carrot
1 pc Celery root
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig rosemary
11 ozs Lamb loin
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Anise seed
1 Tbsp Tomato paste
1 garlic clove
1 bay leaf
½ cup dry white wine (or broth)
½ cup lamb stock (or broth)
peppers
salt
12 ozs Pasta (eg fusilli/spiral pasta)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
PastaTomato pasteolive oilthymerosemaryshallot
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Peeler, 1 Large knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Skillet (with high edge), 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Garlic press, 1 Paper towel, 1 Measuring cups, 1 large Pot, 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 1

Peel shallots. Clean carrot and celery root, rinse and peel. Cut all into small cubes.

2.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 2

Rinse thyme and rosemary and shake dry.

3.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 3

Rinse lamb meat, pat dry and cut with a large, sharp knife into very small cubes.

4.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet with high sides. Sauté shallots, carrot, celery root and herbs over medium heat for 1 minute.

5.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 5

Add lamb cubes and anise and cook the meat until completely brown. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.

6.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 6

Peel the garlic and press through a garlic press into the meat. Add bay leaf, stir in wine or broth and lamb stock. Season with pepper and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes over low heat.

7.
Fusilli with Lamb-Vegetable Ragout preparation step 7

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Remove herbs from the sauce. Strain the pasta, drain and serve with the lamb and vegetable ragout.

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