Lamb and mint ragu

Ingredients

• 1 lb rigatoni
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 shallots
  
• 1 clove garlic
  
• 1½ lb ground lamb
  
• 1 cup red wine
  
• 4 cups marinara sauce
  
• ½ cup mint
  

Instructions

• Cook the rigatoni.
  
• Sauté the shallots and garlic.
  
• Add lamb, salt and pepper. Cook until brown.
  
• Add wine and allow to reduce.
  
• Add marinara sauce and simmer (about 10 min).
  
• Add mint, stir.
  
• Add pasta, stir.
  

Notes

• 1 lb rigatoni was too much. ½ lb or ¾ lb would be good.
  
• The mint is strong, don't add too much!
  

Source

• Everyday Italian