Warming Lamb Bolognese Risotto
with Balsamic Apple Salad & Parmesan
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
Who loves bolognese? We do. Now, who loves risotto? We do too and that’s why we’ve smashed them together to form the ultimate yummy combo for dinner tonight. With seasoned lamb served with a relaxing apple salad, sit back and enjoy this delicious creation.
Ingredients
2
Garlic
1
Apple
250 g
Lamb Mince
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 sachet
Nan's Special Seasoning
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 packet
risotto-style rice
(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)
1 packet
Tomato Paste
1 sachet
Vegetable Stock Pot
1 packet
Soffritto Mix
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
2 cup
Boiling water
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle. • Thinly slice apple into wedges. • In a medium bowl, combine apple and mixed salad leaves. Set aside.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook lamb mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. • To the pan with the mince, add soffritto mix, garlic paste, tomato paste, Nan's special seasoning and risotto-style rice. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add the boiling water (2 cups for 2 people / 4 cups for 4 people) and vegetable stock pot (see ingredients), then bring to the boil. • Transfer risotto to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes. TIP: For best results, drain the oil from the pan before adding the carrot. TIP: 'Al dente' rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• When risotto is ready, stir through the butter and half the Parmesan cheese. Season with pepper. • To the bowl with the salad, add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat. TIP: Stir through a splash of water if the risotto looks dry!
• Divide lamb bolognese risotto between bowls. • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. • Serve with balsamic apple salad. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour: Rich and creamy with a hearty bolognese flavour, though some found the lamb a little strong or mild for their taste.
- Ease of prep: Most found this quick and straightforward to pull together, though a few had trouble getting the rice to cook evenly in the oven.
- Suggestions: Some felt the dish needed extra seasoning; adding chilli or onion helped boost the flavour. Reducing the butter and increasing the Parmesan kept it creamy without feeling too oily.
- Leftovers: At least one reviewer noted the flavour improved the next day, making it a great option for lunch.
- Portions: A few felt the lamb mince looked quite small once cooked, so those with bigger appetites may want to keep that in mind.
