Ingredients:
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 lbs ground lamb (can be substituted with ground beef or turkey)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly grated
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 14.5-oz cans tomato sauce
3-1/2 tsp
Urban Accents Punjab Red Tandoori1 1/2 tsp salt
2 T lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1-1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 lb ricotta salata
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and lightly oil a 9" x 13" baking dish. For filling: heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and saute onion until translucent. Add lamb, salt and pepper. Cook until lamb is browned and cooked through. Stir in parsley and set aside to cool. For sauce: in medium saucepan, over low heat, combine tomato sauce and Punjab Red Tandoori; simmer 5 minutes. Take off heat and add salt, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place a layer of potatoes on top of the sauce, using half of the potatoes. Spread half of the meat mixture; then half of the remaining sauce. Repeat layering potatoes, meat mixture and finally sauce. Spread cheese on top; cover and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to brown the top. Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.