Braised Lamb Macaroni Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 375 g elbow macaroni
• 1/2 recipe braised lamb shoulder with onion (see braised lamb shoulder with onions)
• 1/2 cup 15% cooking cream or 1/2 cup 35% cream
• 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 with the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200 °c (400 °f).
• 2 in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. drain and oil lightly. set aside.
• 3 coarsely chop the lamb and place in a large saucepan with the braising liquid. add the cream and bring to a boil. let reduce for about 5 minutes. add the pasta and parmesan and stir to combine. season with salt and pepper. it is normal that the preparation seems liquid.
• 4 pour into a 33 x 23-cm (13 x 9-inch) or a 3 liters (12 cups) baking dish. cover with the mozzarella cheese. bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown. let rest for 10 minutes.