Lamb Ragu with Mint

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A couple of thoughts on this recipe. The basic recipe structure is good BUT don't skrimp on the marinara. If you use Ragu it'll taste like Ragu. I can find Rao's at Safeway here - excellent if somewhat pricey. Better yet, make your own. Giada has a good and very easy recipe. Also, if you have bad childhood memories of lamb and mint, try basil. Much better in my opinion.

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Five stars for the finished product which received rave reviews from very appreciative hubby.

However, I encountered a problem with the execution of the recipe. When I cooked the lamb until it "has browned and the juices have evaporated," the juices did not evaporate and the fat from the lamb remained in the pan. Since I did not want a greasy sauce, I scooped out some of the grease. Everything else went well, but wondered if anyone else had this problem. Perhaps there is a different kind of ground lamb I should buy.

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I have made this twice now for company with rave reviews. Made exactly as written----it feeds an army. I would say the recipe feeds 7-8 hungry adults!

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Delicious even without ricotta cheese :

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Not that this recipe requires another 5 star rating - but gosh this is good and so very easy. We used local lamb and it was just fantastic. Do NOT leave out the mint - that is what this dish is all about - the combination of the lamb and the mint. This is such a great way to have the fantastic flavour of lamb without breaking the bank.

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Excellent alternative to Spaghetti. The lamb and mint are a delicious combination. I used a full cup of mint--what a great recipe!

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I am not a lamb fan, but my hubby is. I surprised him with this (minus the mint for dinner one night and he is hooked!!! Now I have to make a double batch and freeze it so he can take it for lunch EVERYDAY!!!!

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This is so easy to make and so good that you'll likely want to eat 'way too much. A nice substitute for spaghetti on a chilly comfort-food night.
I will definitely make it again.

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Made it exactly like recipe - even the marinara sauce (primo- Loved it. Would probably be just as good with ground beef or turkey. Couldn't really tell that it was lamb. Served it with whole wheat penne - scrumptious.

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This recipe was easy to make and tasted fabulous! It will be written in my cookbook as a family favorite. Thanks Giada!