pasta and lamb — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 celery rib, finely diced
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound pappardelle
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint