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Italian Lamb Ragu & Creamy Polenta

with Parmesan & Dressed Rocket
Kajol Kotecha
Kajol KotechaUpdated on November 05, 2025
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Calories
757 kcal
Protein
34.6g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 sachet

Thyme

250 g

Lamb Mince

1 packet

Soffritto Mix

1 sachet

Tomato & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

Garlic Paste

1 packet

Passata

1 packet

Instant Polenta

(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat.)

1 packet

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

Rocket

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 cup

water

1 cup

milk

(Contains: Milk;)

50 g

butter (for the mash)

(Contains: Milk;)

¼ tsp

salt

Calories757 kcal
Energy (kJ)3170 kJ
Fat46.9 g
of which saturates20.4 g
Carbohydrate46 g
of which sugars15.5 g
Dietary Fibre7 g
Protein34.6 g
Sodium1350 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
  • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook soffritto mix, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add lamb mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, pick thyme leaves.
2
  • Reduce heat to medium, then add tomato & herb seasoning, garlic paste and thyme and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir in passata and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins. Season to taste.
3
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the water and milk and bring to the boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in polenta, then cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the butter,  half the Parmesan cheese and the salt, stirring until well combined. Season with pepper.
4
  • Divide creamy polenta between plates. Top with Italian lamb ragu.
  • Garnish with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve with rocket. Enjoy!

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