Pastichio Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pastichio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Place rack 6 inches from heat source.
3
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.
4
Cook, uncovered at 100 percent power for 5 minutes, stirring twice to break up meat.
5
Remove from oven and stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
6
Spread macaroni on top of meat.
7
Whisk together remaining ingredients, including 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
8
Pour over macaroni.
9
Poke handle of a wooden spoon through mixture to let liquid reach all parts of dish.
10
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
11
Cook at 100 percent power for 5 minutes.
12
Pierce plastic so steam can escape.
13
Uncover.
14
Stir macaroni layer.
15
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
16
Cook at 100 percent power for 5 minutes.
17
Pierce plastic, uncover and cook 2 minutes longer.
18
If desired, broil until top is browned.
19
Allow to stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Pastichio falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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