Morrocan-Inspired “Pastistio” With Spicy Lamb & Cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 heaping cup finely diced red onion
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1-1/2 tablespoons ras el hanout
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 28-ounces plum tomatoes in puree
• 2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 pound penne rigate
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano

1. Heat oil in a very large skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook over high heat 5 minutes until soft. Add lamb and cook 5 minutes until just cooked through. Add tomatoes, ras el hanout, cinnamon, mint, and all but 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Bring to a boil, stirring, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste
2. Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Bring milk just to a boil in another saucepan. Slowly add hot milk to flour mixture, whisking constantly until smooth. Bring just to a boil, then simmer several minutes until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in feta, egg yolks and remaining cumin. Whisk 1 minute until yolks "cook." Season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta well and transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter, egg whites and 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Arrange 1/2 pasta in a deep 9-x-12 inch lasagna pan. Spread the lamb sauce over pasta. Top with remaining pasta and press firmly. Spoon white sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake 40 minutes until bubbly.

olive oil, red onion, garlic, hanout, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground lamb, tomatoes, mint leaves, unsalted butter, flour, milk, feta cheese, eggs, penne rigate, freshly grated parmigiano

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/morrocan-inspired-pastistio-with-spicy-lamb-cinnamon-50133637 (may not work)