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Category: GREEK
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1 pound(s) penne, cooked and drained
2 pound(s) ground lamb
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 cup(s) red wine
1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
Salt
Pepper
6 tablespoon(s) butter
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3 cup(s) milk
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta, and drain; reserve. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook lamb, breaking apart pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a colander; drain fat, and discard. Return lamb to pan; add wine. Cook over medium heat until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, and 2 cups water; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Make Parmesan cheese sauce while mixture is simmering: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until incorporated, about 30 seconds. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if desired, and Parmesan.
Add pasta to lamb mixture; transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over the top, smoothing with the back of a spoon until level. Bake until browned in spots, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool 15 minutes before serving.
Serves 8.


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