Spaghetti & Mince with a Desi Twist

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the base aromatics by finely dicing the onion, carrot, and celery stalk.

2. 2

   In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, carrot, and celery until softened.

3. 3

   Add the green masala, chopped garlic, chopped chilli, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the lamb mince to the pan. Brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

5. 5

   Stir in the turmeric, masala, garam masala, spice for mince, pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the meat in the spices.

6. 6

   Pour in the diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.

7. 7

   Simmer the mixture over low-medium heat until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, about 10-15 minutes.

   Start 10-minute timer
8. 8

   While the mince is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.

9. 9

   Combine the cooked spaghetti with the mince sauce, or serve the mince over the pasta.

10. 10

    Top with your choice of cheese before serving.