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Lamb Pasta Bake with Feta
Victoria Haneveer

Greek Lamb Pasta Bake with Feta

Pasta, ground lamb and feta cheese combine with Greek seasonings to make this lamb hearty pasta bake. Although great during any season, this is especially delicious served on a chilly winter evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb (450g) ground lamb
  • 1 chopped yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 oz (420 ml) tomato sauce
  • 14 oz (400g) canned diced tomatoes (not drained)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 cups (200g) uncooked pasta shapes
  • 4 oz (115g) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • 4 oz (115g) crumbled feta cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground lamb in a big skillet until browned all over, then drain and discard the fat.
  2. Stir in the onion, basil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes and lemon juice, and bring to a boil.
  4. Turn the heat down and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every so often.
  5. Stir in the cinnamon and sugar, and simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes.
  6. Cook the pasta following the instructions on the package.
  7. Drain the cooked pasta and stir it into the lamb mixture.
  8. Transfer everything into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle with mozzarella (if using) and then feta.
  10. Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees F.
  11. Uncover and bake for a further 15 minutes or until piping hot all the way through.

Notes

  • The UNBAKED casserole freezes well if you want to make a second batch. So instead of baking it in the oven, let it cool then cover it. It can then be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to cook it, thaw it partially overnight and then take it out of the refrigerator half an hour before baking. Bake it at 325 degrees F it's 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) in the center.