Lamb Pastitsio Style Pasta
with Oregano, Spinach and Creme Fraiche
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Ingredients
240 grams
Irish Lamb Mince
180 grams
Dried Rigatoni
(Contains Wheat May be present Soya, Mustard)
1 unit(s)
Onion
2 unit(s)
Garlic
1 sachet(s)
Dried Oregano
1 pack(s)
Passata
1 pack(s)
Breadcrumbs
(Contains Wheat)
60 grams
Baby Spinach
110 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Chicken Stock
(Contains Barley, Wheat)
1 sachet(s)
Red Wine Jus
(Contains Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
to taste
Oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp of salt for the macaroni. Halve, peel and chop the red onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the lamb mince and onion and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
Meanwhile, when boiling, stir the macaroni into the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins. Once cooked, reserve the pasta water (see pantry for amount), then drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
When the mince has browned, stir through the garlic and half the dried oregano. Cook until fragrant, 1 min. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Add the passata, red wine stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat.
Simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced by half, 12-15 mins.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, remaining dried oregano and oil (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Add the spinach to the lamb sauce a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
Preheat your grill to high.
Stir the creme fraiche and reserved pasta water into the pan of cooked macaroni. Season with salt and pepper, then pop on medium-high heat, stirring gently, to warm through, 1-2 mins.
Spoon the lamb mixture into an ovenproof dish, then top with the creamy pasta. Sprinkle over the oregano crumb and grill until golden brown, 2-3 mins.
When ready, share the pasta between your serving bowls.
Enjoy!
