Once Harira, Now Lasagna
The next time you have a big pot of chili or stew — in this case, I had made a batch of Moroccan harira — try creating a quick lasagna/casserole with your tasty leftovers. All you have to do is cook some noodles (anything from penne to ziti to linguini), layer the noodles and stew in a greased baking pan, top with a cheese of your choice, and bake. If you’d like to get really fancy, you can make a cheese sauce by beginning with a roux and adding enough cheese to it to make it a velvety consistency. If you’re not inclined to whip up a cheese sauce, however, simply sprinkle or crumble your cheese of choice on top of the sauced noodles. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
Some combination ideas:
Mexican: corn pasta with chili and jalapeño Monterrey Jack cheese
Mediterranean: wheat pasta with harira and a blend of Kasseri and Feta cheeses
Coastal: rice pasta with chunky fish stew and farmer’s cheese
French: semolina pasta with ratatouille and Brie
British Isles: wheat pasta with Irish stew and mature Cheddar
Just poke around your fridge and pantry to see what you can find — no doubt you’ll be surprised at the quick dinner possibilities you already have in your kitchen!
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Tags: casserole, lasagna, leftovers, quick dinner, stew, winter dish
