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Yield:
6
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 lb lean ground lamb, beef or turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 x garlic clove minced
1 can tomato sauce - (8 oz)
3/4 tsp dried mint leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp reduced-calorie margarine
3 tbl all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
Instructions:
Instructions: Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and transfer to medium bowl; stir in egg substitute and nutmeg.

Lightly spray bottom of 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread pasta mixture in bottom of baking dish. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook ground lamb, onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until lamb is no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce, mint, oregano, black pepper and cinnamon. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes; spread over pasta.

Melt margarine in small nonstick saucepan. Add flour. Stir constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 6 minutes; spread over meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until set.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: Replacing real eggs with egg substitute in this fabulous Greek dish significantly reduces the amount of cholesterol normally found here.

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