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Lasagna with Lamb, Roasted Tomatoes and White Bean "Hummus"

Lasagna with Lamb, Roasted Tomatoes and White Bean "Hummus"

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    mariaraynal's Notes: This dish amps up the flavors of traditional lasagna with earthy, assertive ground lamb, plump, juicy roasted tomatoes, creamy white bean spread and woodsy rosemary. I prefer sturdy whole...

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Serves 8-12

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread tomatoes on parchment or Silpat-lined baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper and use your hands to combine. Roast for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

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  2. Put beans in the bowl of a food processor. Add anchovy paste, rosemary and garlic. Process until smooth. Then, add olive oil in a slow stream, continuing to process until well combined.

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  3. Saute onion, salt and pepper in a large skillet until soft. Add garlic, cook for a few more minutes, then move onion mixture aside in pan and add ground lamb. Brown lamb for several minutes, then break up with a spatula and add rosemary. After several minutes, stir in tomato paste and allow to cook down. If the mixture looks too greasy, remove a spoonful or two of fat and discard. Add roasted tomatoes and gently combine. When just cooked through, deglaze with wine and reduce.

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  4. Spray large casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray. Arrange four lasagna noodles to cover bottom of pan, then spread about a third of the white bean mixture on top of the noodles. Spread a third of the lamb mixture on top of beans, then sprinkle with about a cup and a quarter of the mixed cheeses, or more if you wish. Repeat. If you choose to do a third layer, go for it and add an additional cup and a quarter of mixed cheeses. Otherwise, use the leftover bean spread for crackers or crudites and use the lamb to top pasta.

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  5. Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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2 Comments on Lasagna with Lamb, Roasted Tomatoes and White Bean "Hummus"

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This sounds so amazing. I love all things lasagna and adding a lovely meat like lamb can only make it better.

Lnd_jen Reply

Wow, this looks hearty and delicious. I'm a sucker for anything with lamb and beans in it :)

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