Spaghetti with Braised Lamb and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 12 oz oz ground lamb
• 6 oz oz spaghetti
• 1 can (14.5 oz) can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 whole yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp tbsp fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add diced onion and cook 4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Add ground lamb, breaking it up, and brown for 6-8 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Toss the sauce with the spaghetti and a splash of pasta water.

7. 7

   Top with chopped parsley and serve.