GREEK LAMB WITH NOODLES

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I'm sure this has a Greek name but I don't remember it. It is similar to Pastitsio however. My dad was Greek and Mom learned to make a lot of Greek food from his sisters. This was one of his favorites. You can add favorite things like mushrooms, onions, even herbs like basil or oregano. You can use different cheese if you...

Provided by Stephanie Morris

Categories     Casseroles

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb lamb, lean and cut into 1" cubes
1/2-1 lb feta cheese (greek cheese)
3 Tbsp butter
3 clove garlic, sliced thin or minced
salt and pepper to taste
2- 8 oz can(s) tomato sauce
2 c beef broth (hot)
1/2 lb uncooked macaroni, penne or whatever pasta you have on hand
boiling water to cook the pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Put lamb in a casserole and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and dot with butter. Roast at 350F turning occasionally until browned, about 40 minutes.
  • 2. Add tomato sauce and meat broth, continue baking uncovered another 40 minutes till meat is very tender.
  • 3. On the stove top cook pasta till aldente, drain. Mix the cooked pasta with the meat in the casserole dish gently. Sprinkle with cheese squares, return to the till cheese melts. Serve while hot.

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