#spaghetti with ground lamb and spinach

==Ingredients==

  * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  * 1 small onion, chopped
  * 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  * 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  * 1/3 cup tomato paste
  * 3/4 cup dry red wine
  * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  * Salt and freshly ground pepper
  * 1 1/4 pounds baby spinach, chopped
  * 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint
  * 1 pound spaghetti
  * 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for sprinkling  

==Directions==

  - In a large casserole, heat the olive oil over moderately high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the lamb and cook, stirring, until the meat is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, wine and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the spinach and mint and cook, covered, for 10 minutes longer.
  - Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the cooking liquid and the ground lamb sauce. Serve at once with the Pecorino cheese.

====Notes====
Food and Wine 2001