Coquillettes Gratin with Lamb and Coconut Milk

Coquillettes Gratin with Lamb and Coconut Milk is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 540 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in Cooking on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 40 min

Cost: $10.27 total, $2.57 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g Lamb leg (slices) (Thinly sliced)
  • 350 g Coquillettes (Dry pasta)
  • 10 cl Coconut milk (Unsweetened)
  • 1 Egg yolk (Fresh)
  • 1 clove Garlic (Crushed)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
  • 50 g Grana Padano (Coarsely grated)

Instructions

  1. Season and sear the meat

    Sprinkle the lamb leg slices with salt, pepper and crushed garlic. Heat a pan with a drizzle of oil, then sear the slices 1‑2 minutes on each side, just to colour them.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Cook the coquillettes

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the coquillettes and cook according to the time indicated on the package (about 8‑10 minutes) until al dente.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Chop the meat

    Remove the meat from the pan, let it rest for 1 minute, then cut into small dice or strips with a knife.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Drain and return the pasta

    Drain the coquillettes, return them to the hot wok (or pan).

    Time: PT2M

  5. Mix coconut milk, egg yolk and meat

    Pour 10 cl of coconut milk over the pasta, add the egg yolk and the chopped meat. Mix quickly to coat everything and prevent the egg from coagulating.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Gratin in the oven

    Sprinkle the top of the gratin with grated Grana Padano. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 5‑6 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Use the grill if needed for extra browning.

    Time: PT6M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Serve

    Remove the gratin from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve on plates or a large dish.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
540
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrates
62 g
Fat
18 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: Contains gluten, Contains meat, High protein

Allergens: Coconut, Milk, Egg

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Coquillettes Gratin with Lamb and Coconut Milk

Recipe by Dad in Cooking

A comforting coquillettes gratin, combining tender lamb leg, creamy coconut milk, baked Grana Padano cheese and a hint of garlic. Quick to prepare, it pleases children and is ready in under 40 minutes.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
15m
Prep
16m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.27
Total cost
$2.57
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sear the meat without fully cooking it
  • Cook the pasta al dente
  • Mix the egg yolk with the hot mixture to avoid coagulation
  • Gratin until a golden crust is achieved

Safety Warnings

  • Use kitchen gloves to handle the hot pan and dish
  • Be careful with raw egg yolk: baking in the oven makes it safe

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