Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Speedy Lamb and Pepper Spag Bol in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.
200
Lamb Mince
1
Bell Pepper
(May contain Celery)
1
Garlic Clove
1
Dried Oregano
180
Spaghetti
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
14
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains Sulphites)
100
Baby Spinach
25
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
100
Water for the Sauce
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.
b) Meanwhile, put a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
c) Once hot, add the lamb mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
d) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
a) While the lamb cooks, halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Add the pepper to the lamb and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 mins.
d) Stir in the garlic and dried oregano, then cook for 1 min more.
a) Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to your pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) While the pasta cooks, stir the chopped tomatoes, red wine stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the lamb.
b) Add a pinch of sugar (if you have any) and stir to combine.
c) Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 6-7 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) When the sauce has thickened, stir the spinach into the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.
b) Add the cooked spaghetti and half the grated hard Italian style cheese, then toss to combine. Add a splash of water if it's a little dry.
c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) When ready, serve the lamb and pepper spag bol in bowls.
b) Finish with a sprinkling of the remaining cheese over the top.
Enjoy!