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Creamy Lamb Pasta Bake

Creamy Lamb Pasta Bake

with a Cheesy Crumb and Rocket
4.5(693)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 22, 2023
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Calories
966 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Nuts
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Peanut
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Nuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

½

Chicken Stock Powder

15

Panko Breadcrumbs

160

Rigatoni Pasta

½

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

7.5

Honey

200

Lamb Mince

6

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

50

Baby Leaf Mix

20

Walnuts

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Peanut, Sesame, Nuts)

99

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

20

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

62.5

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

1

Olive Oil

60

Water

Energy (kcal)966 kcal
Energy (kJ)4042 kJ
Fat47 g
of which saturates17 g
Carbohydrate90 g
of which sugars15 g
Protein47 g
Salt1.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Spoon
Grill Pan
Medium Saucepan
Strainer
Bowl
Small Bowl
Oven dish

Instructions

Brown the Mince
1

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!) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, 5 mins. Drain off any fat, then stir in the chopped tomatoes. Stir in the stock powder and water (see ingredients for amount). Bring to the boil, then simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 15 mins.

Cook the Pasta
2

Meanwhile, pop the rigatoni in the pan of boiling water. Cook until 'al dente', around 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 with some oil to stop it sticking together.

Make the Dressing
3

While the pasta and lamb cook, 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 cheese in another bowl and add in the panko breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix well, then set aside.

Add the Spinach
4

Preheat your grill to medium-high. When the lamb mixture has thickened, add the spinach and stir through until wilted, about 2 mins. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.

Grill Time!
5

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!

Finish and Serve
6

If everyone wants their rocket dressed, toss it in the dressing and scatter over the walnuts. If not, just serve some rocket plain and some with dressing. Spoon the creamy lamb pasta bake into bowls with the rocket on the side. Enjoy!

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