Stranger Foods

Sicilian lamb with noodles

Serves 6 1 hr

Italian

Use home-grown or vine-ripened tomatoes for the sauce as an intense, sweet tomato flavour is at the heart of this dish.

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 6. Put the onion, chillies, tomatoes, peppers and garlic in a roasting tin. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, season and roast for . Tip the vegetables and juices into a food processor and whizz to a chunky sauce.
Heat 2 more tablespoons of the oil in a large pan and fry the lamb over a high heat until browned. Lower the heat, stir in the tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for until the lamb is tender.
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain and return to the pan with the pine nuts, herbs and remaining oil. Season and toss well before serving with the lamb.