My Quick “Pastitsio”
I dare say this is the best pasta I have ever had!!! This is a traditional Greek dish made with ground lamb that slowly simmers. I quickened up the cooking time and lightened the dish by using ground turkey and skim milk. When it comes out of the oven you can hear it bubbling! Enjoy! 1 pound penne 1 pound ground lamb/beef/turkey, your choice 1 medium onion, diced s&p 1/2 cup red wine (or lager beer:) 1 - 6oz can tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons EVOO 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups skim milk 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a large pot on the stove and bring about 6 cups of water to a boil. In a seperate large skillet, over medium heat, cook meat and onion, breaking apart pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, once water is boiling, add a h...