Moroccan-Spiced Pastitsio With Lamb and Feta Recipe

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Moroccan-Spiced Pastitsio With Lamb and Feta
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  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add lamb; cook until brown, breaking into small pieces, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomatoes with juice, mint, ras-el-hanout, tomato paste, 2 1/2 tsp 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.
  4. Meanwhile, bring 2 cups milk to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. Melt 6 Tb 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.
  5. Whisk 1 cup milk and 3 egg yolks in medium bowl; whisk into sauce. Whisk in feta and 1/2 tsp 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.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F Butter deep 14-cup (we used 9x13 ) 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 Tb butter into pasta. Add egg whites and 1/4 cup Parmesan; stir to blend.
  7. 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 5-10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 509.89 Kcal (2135 kJ)
Calories from fat 270.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.08g 46%
Cholesterol 134.99mg 45%
Sodium 393.61mg 16%
Potassium 344.98mg 7%
Total Carbs 37.34g 12%
Sugars 6.89g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 17%
Protein 22.49g 45%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 21.1mg 117%
Calcium 307mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.84 Kcal (849 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.97g 46%
Cholesterol 53.7mg 45%
Sodium 156.58mg 16%
Potassium 137.23mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.86g 12%
Sugars 2.74g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 17%
Protein 8.95g 45%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 8.4mg 117%
Calcium 122.1mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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