LAMB SPINACH FETA CASSEROLE

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Number Of Ingredients 19

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lb ground lamb
1.5 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Few pinches nutmeg
salt & pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
zest & juice of 1/2 lge lemon
1/2 lb whole wheat fusilli cooked and drained
16 oz pkg chopped frozen spinach, well drained
1 egg lightly beaten
2/3 cup grated feta
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
Olive oil cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 F. 1. Soften onion and garlic over medium heat. 2. Add lamb, brown on high heat. 3. Add oregano, thyme, red pepper and salt & pepper to taste and sautee for 1 minute. 4. Add white wine until liquid evaporates. 5. Take off heat and mix in nutmeg, lemon zest and juice, spinach, pasta and feta. Adjust seasonings. 6. Fold into buttered round casserole dish. top with bread crumbs and then parmesan and spray with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.