I love bolognese it is my go to comfort dish, thought I would mix it up a little and swap for lamb, and it really works. With added mint which we know works so well with lamb, be warned this dish is more-ish you might end up eating the lot in one go!

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 1 stick of celery, finely diced
• 2 carrots, peeled, grated then chopped up finely
• 500g lamb mince
• 2 large cloves of garlic, grated/crushed
• 1.5 tbsp. mint sauce
• 1.5 tbsp. red pesto
• 1 tbsp. tomato puree
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp lamb bouillon or lamb gravy granules
• 1 large glass of red wine
• 2 springs of rosemary
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 400ml tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp soft brown sugar

• Heat the olive oil, add the onion, celery and carrot and sauté until soft.
• Add the mince and brown, then add the garlic and cook for a minute more.
• Add the mint sauce, pesto, tomato puree and oregano; mix well.
• Add the lamb bouillon, red wine and rosemary and reduce for a few minutes.
• Pour in the tin tomatoes and add the sugar, season well and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Serve with spaghetti, Parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.