Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

6 unit

garlic cloves

peeled and sliced

1.5 lbs

lamb shoulder

trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

0.75 cup

dry white wine

28 unit

Italian plum tomatoes

undrained

10 unit

rigatoni pasta

1.5 cup

canned cannellini beans

drained

2 bunches

arugula

torn into pieces

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground

1 unit

parmesan cheese

freshly grated

Step 1
~7 min

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~7 min

Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes; transfer garlic to a small bowl using a slotted spoon.

Step 3
~7 min

Add lamb to the pan in batches and brown well, about 10 minutes; return garlic to the pan.

Step 4
~7 min

Add white wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

Step 5
~7 min

Add Italian plum tomatoes with their juices and bring to a boil.

Step 6
~7 min

Reduce heat and simmer until the lamb is tender, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon, about 30 minutes.

Step 7
~7 min

Cook rigatoni pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking; drain well.

Step 8
~7 min

Mix the cooked pasta, drained cannellini beans, arugula, salt, and pepper to taste into the lamb sauce and stir to heat through.

Step 9
~7 min

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, brown the lamb in batches.

Use high-quality Italian plum tomatoes for the best sauce.

Adjust the amount of arugula to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring sauce to simmer before continuing.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Pair with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A classic Italian family-style dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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