Name: Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (28- to 32-oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 garlic clove; 1 whole clove; 1/2 lb feta, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs; 10 oz penne (3 cups)

Lamb and Eggplant PastitsioRomulo Yanes

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

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