Mushroom And Chili Lamb Gratinata

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 11 ounces pasta shells
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 ounces mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 red chili pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 14 ounces pasta sauce
• 2/3 cup red wine
• 2 ounces black olives
• 5 ounces spinach
• 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
• 3 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 set the oven to 350°f.
• 2 cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 10 mins until just tender (it will continue to cook further later).
• 3 dry-fry the lamb and onion in a large pan until browned. add the mushrooms and chili and fry for 3-4 mins then add the oregano and seasoning.
• 4 add the tomato sauce, red wine and olives. bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5 add the spinach and pasta to the pan and stir gently.
• 6 pour into a large baking dish and sprinkle over the last three ingredients.
• 7 bake for 15-20 mins until golden and bubbling.