Lamb & Pistachio Meatball Gratin | American Pistachio Growers

Ingredients

• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup Chopped white onion
• 6 medium Cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 heaping teaspoon Fresh Thyme leaves
• 6 Roma tomatoes, quartered
• 1-1/3 cup Pistachios, shelled and divided
• 1 pound Lean ground lamb
• 1 heaping teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons Dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil