Mediterranean Lamb & Eggplant Bolognese
Bolognese is a traditional Italian tomato and meat sauce that simmers gently to thicken. Our lamb bolognese version features ground lamb and eggplant for rich and filling flavor.
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COST PER PLATE: $2.49
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4 lb), trimmed and diced
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups BPA-free canned, jarred or boxed unsalted diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp unsalted tomato paste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 lb whole-grain spaghetti
- 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
Preparation
- In a large nonstick skillet on medium, heat oil. Add onion and eggplant and sauté, stirring often, until softened and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add lamb, garlic and salt and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until lamb is browned. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, oregano, cinnamon, pepper and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; divide among serving bowls. Spoon Bolognese over pasta and sprinkle cheese and mint over top.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 cup spaghetti and 1 cup bolognese
- Calories 466
- Carbohydrate Content 47 g
- Cholesterol Content 54 mg
- Fat Content 17 g
- Fiber Content 12 g
- Protein Content 23 g
- Saturated Fat Content 8 g
- Sodium Content 441 mg
- Sugar Content 12 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g