Macaroni And Lamb Casserole

• 250 g macaroni
• 650 g minced lamb
• 2 medium onions, finely diced
• 3 tbsp oats
• 2 medium eggs
• 200 g creme fraiche
• 1/2 bunch mixed herbs such as thyme, marjoram and rosemary, chopped
• 185 g pepper stuffed olives
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 125 ml dry red wine
• 250 g passata
• 1/2 bunch spring onions, cut to about 5cm long
• 5 medium tomatoes, sliced

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Cook the macaroni as per package instructions, drain and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, onions, oats, eggs, 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, herbs and olives. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and sautee the lamb mixture, in portions, then set aside. Add the garlic to the pan, fry until translucent then deglaze with the wine, tomato puree and stir in the remaining creme fraiche or sour cream. Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer until thickened then mix with the lamb mixture.
3. Layer a baking dish with the lamb mixture and macaroni, finishing off with a layer of lamb. Top with green onions and sliced tomatoes, drizzle with oil and bake for 40-45 minutes.

macaroni, lamb, onions, oats, eggs, crueme fraueeche, mixed herbs, pepper, olive oil, garlic, red wine, passata, spring onions, tomatoes

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