Keto Lamb Ragu Sauce
Elevate your keto meal planning with this rich and hearty Keto Lamb Ragu Sauce, a flavorful twist on a classic Italian favorite. Featuring tender ground lamb simmered slowly with a medley of fragrant spices like rosemary and oregano, tangy canned tomatoes, and a splash of red wine, this sauce is the epitome of savory indulgence. The slow-cooking process melds the ingredients perfectly, creating a thick, aromatic ragu that pairs beautifully with keto-friendly pasta alternatives like zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. With hints of garlic and onion and a garnish of fresh basil, this comforting dish is packed with bold flavors while staying low-carb. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy family meals, it’s a satisfying way to indulge in a gourmet experience while sticking to your ketogenic lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams ground lamb
- 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 125 milliliters dry red wine
- 125 milliliters beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground lamb, and cook until browned, breaking apart any clumps with a spoon.
Once the lamb is browned, drain any excess fat if necessary.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and pour in the red wine and beef stock. Stir well to combine.
Add the dried oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Serve the lamb ragu sauce over your choice of keto-friendly pasta alternative, such as zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 976 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
