Rapid Ragu (Nigella Lawson) Recipe

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Rapid Ragu (Nigella Lawson)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp garlic oil
  • 1/4 cup caramelized onions *available at gourmet and specialty stores as onion confit, or recipe follows
  • 1/3 cup marsala
  • 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup green lentils
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup grated red leicester or cheddar , optional

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a wide, medium-sized saucepan, and fry the pancetta until beginning to crisp.
  2. Add the lamb breaking it up with a fork in the bacony pan as it browns.
  3. Tip in the caramelized onions, Marsala, tomatoes, lentils and water and bring the pan to the boil.
  4. Simmer the ragu for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the cheese before serving, if using.
  5. Caramelized Onions:
  6. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  7. 2 cups sliced onions (about 2 medium size onions)
  8. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are a deep golden brown and soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure to use a gentle heat and cook the onions slowly so they don't burn. Onions will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 718.84 Kcal (3010 kJ)
Calories from fat 461.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.3g 79%
Cholesterol 130.08mg 43%
Sodium 1325.67mg 55%
Potassium 597.21mg 13%
Total Carbs 15.65g 5%
Sugars 0.53g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4.98g 20%
Protein 42.07g 84%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 89.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.75 Kcal (1000 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.04g 79%
Cholesterol 43.2mg 43%
Sodium 440.29mg 55%
Potassium 198.35mg 13%
Total Carbs 5.2g 5%
Sugars 0.18g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 20%
Protein 13.97g 84%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 20%
Calcium 29.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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