Skillet Pastitsio Redone for Carbs

Name: Skillet Pastitsio Redone for Carbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; salt; pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 lasagna noodle, broken into 2-inch lengths; 20 ounces diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup feta cheese

Submitted by mickeydownunder

"TOTALLY AWESOME this recipe looks to me, And seemingly a healthy recipe, My lifestyle requires lower carbs, more protein, Is this the dish redone? Guess it will be seen! http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/skillet-pastitsio-americas-test-kitchen-424741 NOTE: Have not made this dish YET! Is it on my TO DO list? YOU BET!"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ lb ground lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
salt
pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 lasagna noodle, broken into 2-inch lengths
20 ounces diced tomatoes
¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream
¹⁄₂ cup feta cheese

directions

Cook lamb in large skillet over med-hi heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate.
Pour off all but 1 T. fat. Add onion and 1/2 t. salt. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, and cinnamon. Cook until fragrant--30 seconds. Return meat to skillet along with water. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits.
Scatter pasta over meat but do not stir. Pour tomatoes over pasta. Cover and bring to simmer. Lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 18 minutes.
Stir in cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over top.

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