Watch Chef Joe Sasto Make Lamb Sausage & Red Pepper Rigatoni

In our latest Kittch video, celebrity Chef Joe Sasto shows how easy it is to make homemade lamb sausage, and then uses that lamb sausage in an exceptional red pepper rigatoni. We know what you’re probably thinking…I can’t make homemade sausage? You can, and Chef Joe shows how in a recipe that’s approachable and delicious.

After the lamb sausage has been made, Chef Joe adds it to the perfect summer pasta dish with a red pepper sauce that perfectly complements the rich flavor of lamb. Trust us, watch the video and impress your family or friends (or just yourself!) with a restaurant-quality dish made at home.

Why Should You Buy American Lamb?

It’s a question with an answer that has as much to do with flavor as it does with sustainability and nutrition. We wrote a blog that tackles this specific question from all angles. Spoiler alert: there are five core reasons to buy American Lamb.

1. American lamb is fresh

2. American lamb is flavorful

3. American lamb production does not use growth hormones

4. Buying American lamb promotes good stewardship

5. Buying American lamb is easy

We recommend reading the blog for insight into the difference you can make by choosing a protein that supports small farmers and farming communities throughout the United States. If you’re already sold on the value of American Lamb, visit our Lamb Locator and check out the list of grocers, butchers and farmers who sell American Lamb in your area.

Lamb Burgers Five Ways

Although summer may be in its homestretch, there is still plenty of time to master lamb burgers on the grill. The beauty of grilling Lamb burgers is the ability to play it straight or take a trip around the world with just a few ingredient modifications. Here are some of our favorite Lamb Burger recipes.