Serves 4

Red pesto lamb with pasta recipe

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Takes 30 minutes to make

500g pack lamb mince
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 red peppers, deseeded and diced
190g jar red pesto
400g can chopped tomatoes
150g dried pasta shapes

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1. Heat a deep, wide frying pan. Add the mince, onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers, pesto and tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Mix into the meat sauce.

Nutritional info

Per serving: 667kcals, 41.8g fat (7.9g saturated), 32.5g protein, 42.5g carbs, 9.6g sugar, 0.3g salt

Chef's tip

If you want to cook ahead and freeze this dish then. Cool, cover and freeze in a freezer-proof container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature. Tip into a saucepan, add a splash of water and reheat for 5-10 minutes until piping hot.

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