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
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
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
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
Drain and return the pasta
Drain the coquillettes, return them to the hot wok (or pan).
Time: PT2M
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
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
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





