BAKED PENNE WITH LAMB RAGU
Steps:
- Place eggplant in colander, toss with 2 Tbs. salt. Top with plate and heavy can, drain for 40 min. Rinse and pat dry. Preheat oven to 400. Stir eggplant and 2 Tbs. olive oil, divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Roast until soft and golden, about 15 min. Sprinkle with salt, set aside. Leave oven on. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 3 Tbs. olive oil, onion, garlic, rosemary, parsley and sauté until the onion is tender, about 5 min. Add lamb and sauté until still a little pink on the inside, about 12 min. Drain fat, return to medium heat. Add wine, simmer until evaporated. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, juices, season with salt/pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, adding broth to prevent from drying out. Remove from heat. Béchamel sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm milk until small bubbles appear around pan edges, remove from heat. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add flour, stir vigorously with wooden spoon to remove lumps and cook, stirring continuously, until aromatic but not brown, about 2 min. Let cool for 3 to 4 min. Return to low heat and slowly drizzle in milk, whisking constantly. Increase heat to medium, boil, whisking constantly, making sure to reach bottom and sides of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, add nutmeg and salt, simmer, whisking often, until the sauce coats the back of wooden spoon, about 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in all but 3 Tbs. cheese. Cover, set aside. Prepare pasta using package directions until half-cooked. Drain, rinse, return to pot. Add béchamel, stir, set aside. Oil 9x13 dish. Add 1/3 lamb sauce, layer with half of pasta and half of eggplant. Top with half of remaining sauce. Layer remaining pasta and eggplant, top with remaining sauce. Scatter reserved cheese on top. Cover dish with foil, bake for 20 min. Uncover and bake until the surface is browned and bubbling, about 5 min. Let stand for 10-15 min.
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Helly Jelly
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb ragu was so flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Nayem Hasan
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb ragu was so flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Bhakta bdr Shahi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb ragu was so flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Chelsey Williams
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb ragu was so flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
ray rodriguez
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb ragu was delicious and the penne was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sarel Nzama
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The lamb ragu was so flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Tonmoy Farabi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. The lamb ragu was very rich and the cheese topping was a bit too thick. I think it would have been better with a lighter sauce and a thinner layer of cheese.
Ahmad Aso
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb ragu is so rich and flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. The cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Azizur Rahoman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The lamb was tender and the ragu was flavorful. The penne was cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was golden brown and crispy. I would definitely make this again.
mr reee reee
[email protected]The lamb ragu was delicious, but the penne was a bit too al dente for my liking. Overall, it was a good dish, but not great.
Ysidro Delgado
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some additional spices or herbs. The lamb was also a bit dry.
Ekram Ahmed
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the tender lamb, flavorful ragu, and cheesy penne. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort.
samam khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out perfectly. The lamb ragu was particularly delicious, with a deep and savory flavor. The penne was cooked just right and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and golden brown. Overall, this is a
Camila Trejo
[email protected]This baked penne with lamb ragu was an absolute delight! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors from the ragu were rich and complex. The penne was cooked perfectly al dente and the cheese topping added a nice golden crust. Definitely a