Minced Lamb Bake

This is a minced lamb and pasta shell dish tossed in marinara sauce, then covered in a white sauce and Cheddar cheese. I bake it in the oven until the cheese is brown and crispy, and then serve it with a salad!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 635 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• ½ pound ground lamb
• 1 cup dried small pasta shells, cooked according to pkg. directions
• 2 cups bottled marinara sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a wok over medium heat, add the onion and fry until soft and tender. Stir in the lamb and mushrooms; cook until the meat has browned, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cooked pasta, then pour into an ovenproof baking dish.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour in the flour and mix well. Pour in the milk, increase the heat to medium, and cook until thickened. Stir 1/4 cup of the thickened milk into the egg, about a tablespoon at a time to temper the egg, then pour the egg into the remaining sauce and whisk together. Spread this white sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.