Lamb ragu – quick, easy and delicious

Instructions

1 Spray a large pan with oil and set over a medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Add lamb mince and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until browned. Add paprika, white pepper, tomatoes, stock, anchovies and wine, if using, and stir to combine.

2 Simmer lamb mixture for 15–20 minutes. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving a little pasta water. Add reserved pasta water to meat sauce along with rocket. Cook for 1 minute, until rocket is wilted.

3 Stir pasta into sauce. Serve garnished with parmesan, thyme and freshly-ground black pepper and chilli flakes to taste.