a) Bring a medium saucepan of water up to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta. b) Trim and coarsely grate the carrot.

a) Heat a large frying pan on high heat. b) When hot, add the lamb mince (no oil) and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw meat. c) Use a wooden spoon to break it up as it cooks. d) Once browned, lower the heat and add the grated carrot and the sliced mushroom, stir and continue to cook until the vegetables are softened, 2-3 mins.

a) Once the pan of water is boiling, add the penne and cook for 12 mins.

a) Meanwhile, add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, Italian herbs and the red wine stock pot to the pan with the mince. b) Season with salt and pepper. c) Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and tomatoey, 5-6 mins. d) Add a splash of water if you need to. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander. b) Add the pasta to the sauce. c) Taste and season with salt and pepper. d) Add half the hard Italian style cheese. e) Loosen with a splash of water if you need to.

a) Divide the pasta between plates and top with the remaining hard Italian style cheese. Enjoy!