PASTICHIO

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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 pound lean ground lamb
4 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and minced
1/4 pound ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Pinch cinnamon
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni (16 ounces dried)
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch nutmeg
2 ounces grated Gruyere
4 ounces crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place rack 6 inches from heat source.
  • In a 12-inch oval glass or ceramic casserole 2 1/2 inches deep, combine lamb, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered at 100 percent power for 5 minutes, stirring twice to break up meat. Remove from oven and stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  • Spread macaroni on top of meat. Whisk together remaining ingredients, including 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Pour over macaroni. Poke handle of a wooden spoon through mixture to let liquid reach all parts of dish. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power for 5 minutes. Pierce plastic so steam can escape.
  • Uncover. Stir macaroni layer. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power for 5 minutes. Pierce plastic, uncover and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • If desired, broil until top is browned. Allow to stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 478, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 540 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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