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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground lamb

1 onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crumbled

3/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

pinch(s) of ground cloves

Salt and freshly ground pepper

3 cup(s) jarred marinara sauce

1 pound(s) ziti or penne

3 cup(s) fresh ricotta, 1 1/2 pounds

4 large egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

3/4 cup(s) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the lamb, onion, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the lamb is no longer pink and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.

2. Cook the pasta until barely al dente; drain and return to the pot. Meanwhile, in a blender, blend 2 cups of the ricotta with the yolks, nutmeg and 1/2 cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse in the remaining ricotta.

3. Add the lamb ragù to the pasta and toss. Transfer the pasta to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour the ricotta mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes, until heated through. Turn the broiler on and broil until the top is golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

article courtesy of KitchenDaily.com

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