Nigella’s Rapid Ragu

Had a very good week, so far, my blog stats hit  12,000 yesterday, so was very chuffed!!!  Life’s good and sometimes it’s those little things that make it great!!!

I have starting trying some old fashioned recipes for my book and have quite a collection now! 

My son is visiting  his friend’s this afternoon, he is going at 3pm and having a sleepover, so it will be very quiet here tonight, hubby is working and that will just leave  me and our puppy dog

I fancy some comfort food and watching some soaps tonight, Ugly Betty is on at 9pm, so want to be settled by then. I am  considering  doing myself a bowl of Nigella’s rapid ragu, it looks tasty. 

Ingredients
2 tbsp garlic oil
125g/4½oz cubed pancetta
500g/1lb 1½oz minced lamb
75g/2¾oz caramelised onions (from a jar)
80ml/2¾fl oz marsala wine
1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
75g/2¾oz green lentils
125ml/4½fl oz water
50g/2oz grated Red Leicester or cheddar, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a wide saucepan and fry the pancetta until beginning to turn crisp and golden-brown.

2. Add the minced lamb, breaking it up with a fork, and stir until browned.

3. Add the caramelised onions, marsala, tomatoes, lentils and water and bring to the boil. 4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.5. To serve, divide the ragù between four serving bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese, if using