Lamb Bolognese with Fennel and Mint

Name: Creamy Roasted Garlic Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti; 8 cloves roasted garlic cloves; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 5 ounces baby spinach; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup reserved pasta water

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1
Trim and finely chop the fennel bulb and onion. Mince the garlic and chop the mint; set the mint aside for finishing.
5 min
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb, fennel, and onion; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the lamb, until browned and the lamb reaches 160°F.
10 minMedium-high heat
3
Stir in the garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 minMedium heat
4
Add the crushed tomatoes and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
20 minGentle simmer
5
Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
10 minBoiling
6
Toss the drained pasta with the lamb sauce. Fold in the mint and Parmesan, then serve hot.
2 min

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Spaghetti

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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
10 minBoiling
2
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the roasted garlic and mash it into the butter with a fork.
2 minMedium heat
3
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 minGentle simmer
4
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan until smooth, then add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
2 minLow heat
5
Add the drained spaghetti and black pepper. Toss in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time, until glossy and evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt.
4 minLow heat