Explore North African ingredients za’atar and harissa in this aromatic lamb sauce. They’re a culinary cousin of southern Italian flavors.


Orecchiette with Za’atar Lamb Ragu and Smoked Harissa Chickpeas
4 pounds Barilla Collezione Orecchiette
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, halved
salt
4 small onions, diced
12 cloves garlic, minced
4 pounds ground lamb
1 quart dry red wine
4 cups sundried tomatoes, rehydrated
1/2 cup za'atar
red pepper flakes
2 cups grated romano cheese
4 cups smoked harissa chickpeas, crushed