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American Lamb Burger Helper

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound ground American lamb
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup asiago cheese
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.I ended up using Rotini noodles because that was what was available at my grocery store.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add ground lamb, sprinkle with salt. Sauté, breaking up the lamb with a spatula until the lamb is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth (starting with one cup) and remaining spices. Add cooked pasta. Adjust broth as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Remove from heat and add heavy cream, asiago and cheddar cheeses, and stir to combine. I couldn’t find asiago cheese in my grocery store, but I did find a shredded cheese mix that included asiago that I used.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

To reheat, warm in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add beef broth 1/4 cup at a time to rehydrate noodles. Serve when noodles are soft and dish is warmed through.
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