18 January 2024

 

LAMB RAGU WITH WHITE BEAN GNOCCHI

 

This easy recipe from chef Neven Maguire will definitely warm you up this winter

WHAT YOU NEED

2 x 400g tins of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
150g potato flour
1 large egg
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato purée
½ teaspoon dried crushed chillies
500g lean minced lamb
120ml white wine
1 x 400g tin of whole plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 pinch caster sugar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Pecorino, to serve
Fresh basil leaves, to serve

WHAT YOU DO

Step 1. Put the beans in a food processor with the flour, egg, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Pulse to combine, then wrap in clingfilm 
and chill for 15 minutes. 
Step 2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan set over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until soft, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, tomato purée and chillies and cook for another minute, stirring. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the lamb mince and brown for about five minutes, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon.
Step 3. Pour the wine into the lamb mixture and allow to bubble down, then crush the plum tomatoes with your hands and add them along with the oregano and sugar. Season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. 
Step 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Roll the chilled bean dough into two thin logs and cut into 2.5cm lengths. Boil, in batches, for five minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and toss with the lamb ragù.
Step 5. Divide among warmed wide-rimmed bowls and scatter over the Pecorino and basil leaves to serve.

Serves 4-6|Difficulty: Medium| 

Time: More than an hour

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