Creamy Lamb Pasta Bake
Creamy Lamb Pasta Bake
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Mince | 500 | grams |
| Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic | 1 | pack(s) |
| Chicken Stock Pot | 1 | pot(s) |
| Water | 120 | milliliter(s) |
| Rigatoni Pasta | 300 | grams |
| Balsamic Vinegar | 1 | tbsp |
| Honey | 1 | tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 2 | tbsp |
| Hard Italian Cheese | 40 | grams |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 30 | grams |
| Baby Spinach | 1 | bag(s) |
| Crème Fraîche | 1 | pot(s) |
| Baby Leaves | 1 | bag(s) |
| Walnuts | 40 | grams |
Instructions
Instruction
Put a large saucepan of water with a pinch of salt on to boil for the pasta. Heat a frying pan on high heat. Add the lamb mince (no oil!), break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 mins. Drain off any fat, then stir in the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the stock pot and water (see ingredients for amount). Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the stock. Simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 15 mins.
Instruction
Meanwhile, pop the rigatoni in the pan of boiling water. Cook until 'al dente', about 11-12 mins. TIP: 'Al dente' simply means the pasta is cooked through but has a tiny bit of firmness left in the middle. When cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan off the heat. Drizzle on some oil to stop it sticking together.
Instruction
While the pasta and lamb cooks, mix the balsamic vinegar, honey and olive oil (see ingredients for amount) together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pop half the hard Italian cheese in another bowl and add in all the panko breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix well, then set aside.
Instruction
Preheat your grill to medium-high. When the lamb mixture has thickened, add the spinach and stir through until wilted, about 2 mins. Taste and add more salt or pepper if you think it needs it.
Instruction
Mix the crème fraîche and remaining hard Italian cheese into the pasta. Spoon the lamb mixture into an ovenproof dish and top with the creamy pasta. Sprinkle the cheesy crumbs on top and grill for 2-3 mins. You want the breadcrumbs to go golden brown but not burn, so watch them closely!
Instruction
If everyone wants their salad dressed, toss the baby leaves in the dressing and scatter over the walnuts. If not, just serve some leaves plain and some with dressing. Spoon the lamb pasta bake into bowls with the salad on the side.
Difficulty
Totally Doable (Level 2)
Nutrition
| Item | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 875 | kcal |
| Protein | 44 | g |
Allergens
Gluten, Sulphites, Milk, Nuts