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Creamy Lamb and Harissa Rigatoni

Creamy Lamb and Harissa Rigatoni

with Chestnut Mushrooms, Baby Spinach and Cheese

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 24, 2025

On your table in less than 25 minutes, this Creamy Lamb and Harissa Rigatoni hits the spot. Harissa is widely used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, containing dried chillies, star anise, cumin and coriander.

Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Sulphites
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

180 grams

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

125 grams

Chestnut Mushrooms

200 grams

Lamb Mince

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

40 grams

Baby Spinach

50 grams

Harissa Paste

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3476 kJ
Energy (kcal)831 kcal
Fat36.3 g
of which saturates16.3 g
Carbohydrate86.8 g
of which sugars12.5 g
Dietary Fibre5.6 g
Protein37.9 g
Salt3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Colander
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan
Grater

Instructions

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt.

b) When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

2

a) Meanwhile, thinly slice the mushrooms.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the lamb mince and mushrooms and cook until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins.

d) Use spoon to break up the mince as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

4

a) Add the garlic to the lamb and fry until fragrant, 1 min.

b) Stir in the creme fraiche, passata, red wine stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

c) Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

5

a) Once the sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Stir in the harissa paste and the cheese until melted.

c) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.

d) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

6

a) Share the creamy harissa and lamb pasta between youre serving bowls.

Enjoy!

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