Ingredients
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2
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1 1/4
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2
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1
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1
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2
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1 1/2
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1
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3
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1
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3
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8
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6
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3
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6
Directions
Moroccan-Spiced Pastitsio With Lamb and Feta, DH and I enjoyed this nice twist on pastitsio last night for dinner It gave me a good excuse to use up some of my ras-el-hanout spice that I have in abundance I liked that there was very little prep involved in this recipe I got it from the March 2011 issue of Bon Appetit Prep time does not include resting time , This was great I was kind of expecting Moroccan chili-mac but this was way better I didn’t have dried mint so used fresh Made 1/2 recipe in 11×7 pan Made meat mixture and cheese sauce the night before and reheated everything before assembly, cooked for 40 minutes Made for ZWT9
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Steps
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1
Done
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Heat Oil in Large Skillet Over Medium-High Heat. Add Onion and Garlic; Saute Until Onion Softens, About 5 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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Add Lamb; Cook Until Brown, Breaking Into Small Pieces, About 8 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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Stir in Tomatoes With Juice, Mint, Ras-El-Hanout, Tomato Paste, 2 1/2 Tsp Cumin, and Cinnamon. Bring to Boil. Reduce Heat to Medium-Low. Simmer Until Lamb Mixture Is Thick, Stirring Often, 15 to 18 Minutes. Season With Salt and Pepper. |
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4
Done
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Meanwhile, Bring 2 Cups Milk to Simmer in Medium Saucepan. Remove from Heat; Cover to Keep Warm. Melt 6 Tb Butter in Heavy Large Saucepan Over Medium Heat. Add Flour; Whisk Until Smooth. Reduce Heat to Medium-Low; Cook Until Roux Is Pale Golden, Whisking Often, 3 to 4 Minutes. Gradually Add Warm Milk to Roux, Whisking Until Sauce Is Smooth. |
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5
Done
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Whisk 1 Cup Milk and 3 Egg Yolks in Medium Bowl; Whisk Into Sauce. Whisk in Feta and 1/2 Tsp Cumin. Bring Sauce to Boil, Whisking Often. Reduce Heat to Medium-Low; Simmer Until Slightly Thickened, Mashing With Potato Masher to Break Up Cheese, About 5 Minutes. Season Sauce With Salt and Pepper. Do Ahead: Can Be Made 1 Day Ahead. Cover; Chill. Rewarm Over Low Heat, Whisking Often, Before Using. |
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6
Done
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Preheat Oven to 400f Butter Deep 14-Cup (we Used 9x13") Baking Dish. Cook Pasta in Large Pot of Boiling Salted Water Until Tender but Still Firm to Bite, Stirring Occasionally. Drain Pasta; Return to Same Pot. Mix 2 Tb Butter Into Pasta. Add Egg Whites and 1/4 Cup Parmesan; Stir to Blend. |
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7
Done
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Spread 4 Cups Pasta in Dish. Spread Lamb Mixture Over. Top With Remaining Pasta. Spoon Sauce Over; Sprinkle With 1/4 Cup Parmesan. Place Dish on Rimmed Baking Sheet. Bake Pastitsio Until Heated Through, About 40 Minutes. Let Stand 5-10 Minutes. |
