MOUSSAKA PASTA TOSS

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From RachaelRay.com. Rachael made this on her show and I thought it looked great. This makes a large pot of pasta, great for potluck or company.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb penne rigate
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 pinches cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and black pepper
1 small eggplant, half-peeled and chopped into small dice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 -2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup parmigiano, grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot water to a boil, salt it and cook pasta to al dente.
  • Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with oil. Add the lamb and cook until brown, about 3-4 minutes; breaking it up into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Add in the garlic and chopped onions, season with allspice, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another couple of minutes while you chop eggplant.
  • Peel off half the skin of the eggplant. Chop the eggplant into a very small dice. Add the eggplant to the lamb and cook until it becomes soft, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a saucepot, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute then whisk in the milk and thicken, about 5 minutes. Bring this mixture up to a bubble and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Add this béchamel into the meat skillet and stir to combine.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, giving it a toss to mix everything up.
  • Add the chopped parsley and grated cheese, and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.7, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 97.3, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4, Protein 20.2

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