Pastitsio
This delightfully seasoned lamb casserole is Greek in origin and a welcome change from the more usual beef varieties and special enough for company.
This delightfully seasoned lamb casserole is Greek in origin and a welcome change from the more usual beef varieties and special enough for company.
Yield:
Serves 8.Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon oregano
I box (1 pound) ziti
1 pound feta cheese
6 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
Instructions
Brown the ground lamb in the oil and add garlic, onions, and seasonings. Boil ziti to firm al dente stage. Line a deep baking dish with ziti and cover it with a layer of meat and a layer of crumbled feta. Repeat layers 3 times, leaving at least 2 inches of space in the pan. Beat together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and milk, and pour over entire contents of casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes, setting the casserole in 1 inch of water in a large pan.
