Receta Aegean Casserole From Lhj
Raciónes: 8
Ingredientes
- 4 c. Lowfat milk
- 1/4 c. Butter or possibly margarine
- 2/3 c. All-purpose flour
- 1/2 x Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/3 c. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 c. Eggplant, finely diced
- 2 tsp Salt, divided
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, (plus one 1 tsp more)
- 1 c. Onions, finely minced
- 2 tsp Chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 pch Grnd red pepper
- 1 lb Lean grnd beef
- 1/2 tsp Dry mint flakes
- 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
- 1/4 c. Tomato paste
- 1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes
- 1/3 c. Fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 1 pkt (16-ounce) ziti pasta, cook according to pk
Direcciones
- 1. Make White Sauce: Bring lowfat milk to boil in medium saucepan over high heat.
- Heat butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat Add in flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in lowfat milk, bay leaf and salt; bring to boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, 10 min. Remove from heat. Throw away bay leaf and stir in Parmesan.
- 2. Toss eggplant with 1 tsp. salt; drain in colander 30 min. Pat dry. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in eggplant and cook, stirring, till tender, 10 to 15 min.
- 3. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Add in remaining 1 tsp. oil to skillet. Add in onions and cook till tender, 5 min. Stir in garlic, cinnamon and red pepper; cook 15 seconds. Add in meat, mint, remaining 1 tsp. and tsp. salt and the pepper; cook, stirring, till meat is no longer pink. Add in tomato paste and tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Add in eggplant and bring to simmer; simmer 10 min. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
- 4. Transfer cooked ziti to large bowl and stir in 1 c. White Sauce. Spread half the ziti in bottom of deep 5-qt casserole. Spoon on filling, then remaining ziti and White Sauce. Bake uncovered 25 to 35 min, till bubbly and browned.
- NOTES : We combined the flavors of our favorite Greek specialties-moussaka and pastitsio-to create a new classic.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 283g | |
Recipe makes 8 servings | |
Calories 324 | |
Calories from Fat 166 | 51% |
Total Fat 18.62g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 8.75g | 35% |
Trans Fat 0.53g | |
Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
Sodium 1136mg | 47% |
Potassium 612mg | 17% |
Total Carbs 21.05g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
Sugars 9.38g | 6% |
Protein 18.6g | 30% |