Goat Ragu

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds ground goat meat
• 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 1 cup canned tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth or water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 pound spaghetti or orecchiette
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese

1. For the ragu: Place a large stewpot or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Heat oil and add goat, stirring to break it up.
3. Raise heat to high and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Spoon off excess liquid.
5. Add carrot, onion and celery, stirring for about 2 minutes.
6. Add tomato paste and stir until blended, about 1 minute.
7. Add wine and stir, scraping bottom of pan, until completely evaporated, about 2 minutes; adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
8. Add tomatoes, chicken broth or water, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, fennel, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
10. Simmer uncovered until most of the liquid evaporates, about 1 1/2 hours, scraping down sides of pot as necessary to avoid burning.
11. Meat will turn dark brown and liquid dark orange.
12. For finishing: Cook pasta as desired, drain and add to sauce.
13. Stir over medium-low heat, adding olive oil, butter and mint.
14. Transfer to a heated serving bowl, and top with pecorino.
15. Serve immediately.

olive oil, ground goat meat, carrot, onion, celery, tomato paste, red wine, tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, red pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground fennel, thyme, rosemary, salt, ground pepper, orecchiette, olive oil, butter, mint, pecorino cheese

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012473 (may not work)