MOROCCAN-SPICED PASTITSIO WITH LAMB AND FETA
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add lamb; cook until brown, breaking into small pieces, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, mint, ras-el-hanout, tomato paste, 21/2 teaspoons 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. Meanwhile, bring 2 cups milk to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. Melt 6 tablespoons 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. Whisk 1 cup milk and 3 egg yolks in medium bowl; whisk into sauce. Whisk in feta and 1/2 teaspoon 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. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter deep 14-cup 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 tablespoons butter into pasta. Add egg whites and 1/4 cup Parmesan; stir to blend. 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 to 10 minutes.
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Alishba Rajpoot
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
NBF_Baraka Trey
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Md Soyed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt.
Shoaib jokhio
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.
Bulelane Nosenga
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the feta cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Natasha Nachilima
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good. The spices really helped to balance out the gaminess of the meat.
MD RIYAD HOSSAIN
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I highly recommend it!
Layla kiwi
[email protected]I made this for my friends and they all raved about it. It was a really impressive dish.
Md emran Mollik
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it.
zohaib yousaf
[email protected]This dish was absolutely amazing! The lamb was so tender and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Essa Pahpa
[email protected]The lamb was a bit tough, but the overall flavor of the dish was still good. I think I'll try using ground lamb next time.
Grim Tarski
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.
Hana Entertainment
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the end result was amazing! This is a keeper!
Sarah Wardell
[email protected]This was a delicious and flavorful dish! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the crispy feta topping. Will definitely make this again!