Gratin

Ingredients:

• 500gms minced lamb
• 1 TBsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 red capsicum chopped
• 1 carrot grated
• 1 zucchini grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup shredded basil
• 400ml Passata
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup rice that has been rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Heat oil in large pan and cook garlic for 4 minutes.
3. Add meat to pan and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add capsicum and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add rice and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add carrot, zucchini, passata, paprika, water and basil.
7. Give it a good stir and place in a baking dish.
8. Sprinkle cheese so it covers the entire top.
9. Place in oven for 30 minutes.
10. Serve with crusty bread and/or salad, if desired.