Lamb & Goat Cheese Pasta Bake
This easy lamb and goat cheese pasta bake explores the origin of pasta & the best einkorn pasta & einkorn whole wheat pasta for a pasta bake.
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Pan
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Instructions
- Chop the onion, chili, and garlic: Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a knife and cutting board to chop the onion. Chop the green chili, removing the seeds. Mince the garlic.
- Grate the cheese: Use a box grater to grate the cheese needed for this lamb and goat cheese pasta bake. If you're working with halloumi cheese, you'll want to grate that as well. If you're working with cheese that's already grated, you can skip this step.
- Cut the meat: Use a knife and cutting board to cut the meat into bite-size pieces. If you're using ground lamb or beef, you can skip this step as well. Wash your hands and any utensils after working with raw meat.
- Heat the oil in a pan: Turn the stove to medium heat. Use a measuring spoon to add the olive oil to the pan.
- Add the onion, chili, and some salt: Once the oil is hot, add the onion, chili, ½ teaspoon of the salt. Stir the ingredients periodically while it cooks. After about 5 or 6 minutes, everything should be soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the meat and some more salt: Turn the stove up to high heat. Add the meat and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the meat starts to brown. Wash your hands and any utensils after handling raw meat.
- Add the tomatoes and remaining salt: Add the tomatoes and the remaining salt to the pan. Once the sauce starts to boil, turn the heat down to low. Let it simmer for 40-50 minutes. Checking on the sauce periodically while it simmers. If it becomes too thick, you can add a couple splashes of water. Remove the pan from heat and add the za'atar or oregano. Set it aside.
- Heat a pot of salted water: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the sauce is simmering, get started on the pasta. Add salt and water to a pot. Turn the stove to high heat.
- Add the pasta: Once the water boils, add the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, which is typically 2 minutes less than the time on the box. If you're using 2 different types of pasta, as we did here, you can meet somewhere in the middle.
- Drain the pasta and transfer it to the baking dish: Turn off the stove. Drain the pasta. If you're using a stock pot with a pasta insert, you can simply lift the pasta insert out of the pot to transfer. Use a measuring spoon to add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pasta to prevent it from sticking together.
- Transfer the sauce to the baking dish. You can pick it up and pour it or use a ladle to practice transferring. The sauce should be evenly distributed over the pasta.
- Place the cheeses evenly over the pasta and meat sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Afterward, uncover the dish and turn the oven to broil. Let it broil for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and crisp. Turn off the oven and remove the lamb and goat cheese pasta bake. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then dig in.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/goat-cheese-pasta
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 708mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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