Lamb Ragu with Thin Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground lamb
• 6 oz thin spaghetti
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook thin spaghetti until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown the lamb, breaking it up, about 6 minutes.

3. 3

   Add diced onion and cook 4 minutes until soft; stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Pour in tomato sauce, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, adding pasta water as needed.

5. 5

   Toss drained spaghetti with the ragu.

6. 6

   Serve topped with parmesan if desired.