12 min
Prep Time
19 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
10
Servings

Tender lamb pieces sautéed with pasta in a one-pan dish, possibly with tomatoes or Middle Eastern spices. Comforting and hearty.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package small pasta 12 ounces ground lamb
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Method

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook lamb, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
  2.  
  3. In same skillet, combine the zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, pepper and seasoned salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add pasta along with olives and lamb mixture to skillet; heat through.