Smoky Lamb Pasta Bake
A French-inspired pasta dish loaded with smoky lamb and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●12 oz pastaMiddle eastern style, such as pappardelle
- ●1 lb lambGround lamb
- ●1 cup tangy sauceStore-bought or homemade tomato sauce with a twist of lemon
- ●2 tsp smoky paprikaOptional for extra smokiness
- ●2 tbsp olive oilFor cooking
- ●3 cloves garlicMinced
- ●1 medium onionChopped
- ●1 cup feta cheeseOptional for topping
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleyChopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 6
Stir in smoky paprika and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add cooked pasta to the pan and stir to combine with lamb mixture.
- 8
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with tangy sauce and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until thetop is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.