Friday, January 11, 2013

Lamb Spaghetti

Oh my lamb. Mary had a little lamb! Lamb. We don't mind. We sometimes take a break from mutton which of course is forever our favorite (Devil's Curry & Easy Mutton Curry). Then again, lamb sort can be the substitute as well. Actually, come to think of it, we are not really particular. Lamb usually the call for curries (Lamb Rogan Josh & Lamb Kofta Curry), of course every now and then, me and my thinking cap for a different kinda lamb dish (Malaysian Lamb Stew & Lamb Fried Rice). In fact, I can proudly say that lamb has been the star ingredients for other dishes as well (Lamb Pho & Lamb Burgers). And right now, lemme introduce to you Lamb Spaghetti. Not to say there are not other lamb spaghetti recipes, but this one, is my Malaysian Asian version (Shrimp Pho). My style, my way, my food story and my dish for my convenience. Spaghetti and spinach in a scented by bay leaves and fresh rosemary sauce, a tiny bit of spiciness from paprika and cheese atop. A winner? Would you agree or you don't? Yeh or neh?
Ingredients
Spaghetti as needed - cook as packet instructions
3/4 cup (about 300g) minced lamb
1 small bunch spinach - discard roots and cut into 1 inch length
1 large onion - chopped
1 inch ginger - chopped
2 green chillies - chopped
2 small tomatoes - chopped
1 small can tomato puree
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary 
2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt for taste
Grated Parmesan cheese - as needed

Method
Blanch spinach in hot water to soften and keep aside
Heat oil and when heated, sauté onion, ginger and chilies.
Add minced lamb, bay leaves and rosemary.
Stir to break up lamb (about 3-4 minutes).
Add chopped tomatoes and stir.  
Pour in tomato puree.
Note: if you like more gravy, pour some water.
Season with paprika and salt.
When the sauce starts to simmer, remove from heat.
Place spaghetti and spinach in a serving plate.
Pour sauce over and sprinkle with cheese.


11 comments:

  1. Wow, loved this sphagetti.This has lamb, spinach and everything, which, with your unique culinary touch, transpormed into a great dish!

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  2. You definitely have to use up those fridge and pantry ingredients but in interesting ways, as you have definitely done :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  3. Spinach spaghetti looks really yumm Nava, you made unique combo.

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  4. That's a lovely presentation, Nava! I can feel your passion in cooking the dish....

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  5. i wonder if i dont put in the cheese would it be okay...not a fan of cheese

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  6. A combination of my 3 fave ingredients. Never made pasta with spinach...I think I will try it soon!

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  7. I haven't attempted a spaghetti dish wit lamb gravy but it looks interesting ,though.

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  8. wow yummy looking dish here. :) Inviting and super tempting :)

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  9. This looks so delicious! I shall try this recipe soon :)
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  10. Wow!! this looks superb!! Yummm :)

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  11. Lamb pasta? Now this is interesting, dear! xoxo

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